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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.80, 15,215.47 and 3,905.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.80, 15,215.47 and 3,905.83 is: 5,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.80 : 15,215.47 = 3,905.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.80/15,215.47 = 3,905.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.80x = 15,215.47 × 3,905.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.80x = 59,428,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,991.39/10,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.19

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