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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.89, 15,236.79 and 3,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.89, 15,236.79 and 3,921.86 is: 5,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.89 : 15,236.79 = 3,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.89/15,236.79 = 3,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.89x = 15,236.79 × 3,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.89x = 59,756,557.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,557.23/10,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.19

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