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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.69, 15,222.85 and 3,910.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.69, 15,222.85 and 3,910.05 is: 5,865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.69 : 15,222.85 = 3,910.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.69/15,222.85 = 3,910.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.69x = 15,222.85 × 3,910.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.69x = 59,522,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522,085.09/10,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.00

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