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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.52, 15,225.18 and 3,909.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.52, 15,225.18 and 3,909.39 is: 5,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.52 : 15,225.18 = 3,909.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.52/15,225.18 = 3,909.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.52x = 15,225.18 × 3,909.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.52x = 59,521,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521,166.44/10,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.28

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