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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.54, 15,224.77 and 3,909.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.54, 15,224.77 and 3,909.09 is: 5,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.54 : 15,224.77 = 3,909.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.54/15,224.77 = 3,909.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.54x = 15,224.77 × 3,909.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.54x = 59,514,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514,976.61/10,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.08

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