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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.80, 15,206.40 and 3,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.80, 15,206.40 and 3,902.40 is: 5,849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.80 : 15,206.40 = 3,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.80/15,206.40 = 3,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.80x = 15,206.40 × 3,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.80x = 59,341,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,455.36/10,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.45

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