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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.53, 15,231.72 and 3,918.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.53, 15,231.72 and 3,918.46 is: 5,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.53 : 15,231.72 = 3,918.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.53/15,231.72 = 3,918.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.53x = 15,231.72 × 3,918.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.53x = 59,684,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,885.55/10,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.08

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