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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.74, 15,222.06 and 3,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.74, 15,222.06 and 3,905.52 is: 5,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.74 : 15,222.06 = 3,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.74/15,222.06 = 3,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.74x = 15,222.06 × 3,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.74x = 59,450,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,450,059.77/10,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.45

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