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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.28, 15,219.77 and 3,906.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.28, 15,219.77 and 3,906.05 is: 5,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.28 : 15,219.77 = 3,906.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.28/15,219.77 = 3,906.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.28x = 15,219.77 × 3,906.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.28x = 59,449,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449,086.98/10,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.31

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