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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.30, 15,217.71 and 3,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.30, 15,217.71 and 3,907.34 is: 5,857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.30 : 15,217.71 = 3,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.30/15,217.71 = 3,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.30x = 15,217.71 × 3,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.30x = 59,460,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460,690.90/10,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,857.45

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