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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.67, 15,223.47 and 3,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.67, 15,223.47 and 3,908.19 is: 5,860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.67 : 15,223.47 = 3,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.67/15,223.47 = 3,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.67x = 15,223.47 × 3,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.67x = 59,496,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496,213.22/10,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.73

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