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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.05, 15,224.60 and 3,911.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.05, 15,224.60 and 3,911.54 is: 5,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.05 : 15,224.60 = 3,911.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.05/15,224.60 = 3,911.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.05x = 15,224.60 × 3,911.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.05x = 59,551,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551,565.54/10,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.97

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