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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.40, 15,218.24 and 3,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.40, 15,218.24 and 3,907 is: 5,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.40 : 15,218.24 = 3,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.40/15,218.24 = 3,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.40x = 15,218.24 × 3,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.40x = 59,457,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,457,663.68/10,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.40

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