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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.11, 15,224.94 and 3,911.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.11, 15,224.94 and 3,911.49 is: 5,867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.11 : 15,224.94 = 3,911.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.11/15,224.94 = 3,911.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.11x = 15,224.94 × 3,911.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.11x = 59,552,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,200.56/10,150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.15

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