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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,156.02, 15,223.62 and 3,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,156.02, 15,223.62 and 3,913.57 is: 5,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,156.02 : 15,223.62 = 3,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,156.02/15,223.62 = 3,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,156.02x = 15,223.62 × 3,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,156.02x = 59,578,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,578,702.52/10,156.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.34

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