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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.34, 15,232.47 and 3,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.34, 15,232.47 and 3,914.14 is: 5,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.34 : 15,232.47 = 3,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.34/15,232.47 = 3,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.34x = 15,232.47 × 3,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.34x = 59,622,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622,020.13/10,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.16

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