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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.67, 15,233.95 and 3,915.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.67, 15,233.95 and 3,915.21 is: 5,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.67 : 15,233.95 = 3,915.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.67/15,233.95 = 3,915.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.67x = 15,233.95 × 3,915.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.67x = 59,644,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644,113.38/10,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.25

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