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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.54, 15,226.27 and 3,910.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.54, 15,226.27 and 3,910.09 is: 5,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.54 : 15,226.27 = 3,910.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.54/15,226.27 = 3,910.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.54x = 15,226.27 × 3,910.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.54x = 59,536,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536,066.51/10,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.58

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