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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.03, 15,216.89 and 3,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.03, 15,216.89 and 3,903.86 is: 5,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.03 : 15,216.89 = 3,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.03/15,216.89 = 3,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.03x = 15,216.89 × 3,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.03x = 59,404,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404,626.72/10,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.39

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