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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.62, 15,232.41 and 3,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.62, 15,232.41 and 3,915.66 is: 5,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.62 : 15,232.41 = 3,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.62/15,232.41 = 3,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.62x = 15,232.41 × 3,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.62x = 59,644,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644,938.54/10,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.99

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