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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.67, 15,227.96 and 3,911.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.67, 15,227.96 and 3,911.19 is: 5,865.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.67 : 15,227.96 = 3,911.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.67/15,227.96 = 3,911.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.67x = 15,227.96 × 3,911.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.67x = 59,559,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559,425.32/10,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.23

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