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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.48, 15,227.79 and 3,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.48, 15,227.79 and 3,826.28 is: 5,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.48 : 15,227.79 = 3,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.48/15,227.79 = 3,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.48x = 15,227.79 × 3,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.48x = 58,265,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265,788.32/10,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.63

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