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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.77, 15,227.05 and 3,910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.77, 15,227.05 and 3,910.64 is: 5,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.77 : 15,227.05 = 3,910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.77/15,227.05 = 3,910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.77x = 15,227.05 × 3,910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.77x = 59,547,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,510.81/10,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.15

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