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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.52, 15,219.50 and 3,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.52, 15,219.50 and 3,904.08 is: 5,856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.52 : 15,219.50 = 3,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.52/15,219.50 = 3,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.52x = 15,219.50 × 3,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.52x = 59,418,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418,145.56/10,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.59

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