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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.98, 15,223.77 and 3,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.98, 15,223.77 and 3,910.14 is: 5,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.98 : 15,223.77 = 3,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.98/15,223.77 = 3,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.98x = 15,223.77 × 3,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.98x = 59,527,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,072.03/10,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.44

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