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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.76, 15,233.42 and 3,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.76, 15,233.42 and 3,914.60 is: 5,872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.76 : 15,233.42 = 3,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.76/15,233.42 = 3,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.76x = 15,233.42 × 3,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.76x = 59,632,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632,745.93/10,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.39

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