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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.20, 15,226.88 and 3,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.20, 15,226.88 and 3,912.72 is: 5,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.20 : 15,226.88 = 3,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.20/15,226.88 = 3,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.20x = 15,226.88 × 3,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.20x = 59,578,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,578,517.91/10,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.95

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