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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.55, 15,221.49 and 3,910.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.55, 15,221.49 and 3,910.76 is: 5,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.55 : 15,221.49 = 3,910.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.55/15,221.49 = 3,910.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.55x = 15,221.49 × 3,910.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.55x = 59,527,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,518.12/10,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.88

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