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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.03, 15,224.02 and 3,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.03, 15,224.02 and 3,908.59 is: 5,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.03 : 15,224.02 = 3,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.03/15,224.02 = 3,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.03x = 15,224.02 × 3,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.03x = 59,504,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504,404.50/10,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.33

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