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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.79, 15,222.73 and 3,910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.79, 15,222.73 and 3,910.28 is: 5,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.79 : 15,222.73 = 3,910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.79/15,222.73 = 3,910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.79x = 15,222.73 × 3,910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.79x = 59,525,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525,136.66/10,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.09

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