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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.61, 15,231.51 and 3,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.61, 15,231.51 and 3,910.94 is: 5,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.61 : 15,231.51 = 3,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.61/15,231.51 = 3,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.61x = 15,231.51 × 3,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.61x = 59,569,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,569,545.52/10,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.41

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