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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.47, 15,216.05 and 3,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.47, 15,216.05 and 3,903.34 is: 5,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.47 : 15,216.05 = 3,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.47/15,216.05 = 3,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.47x = 15,216.05 × 3,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.47x = 59,393,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,416.86/10,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.61

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