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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.01, 15,242.37 and 3,920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.01, 15,242.37 and 3,920.77 is: 5,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.01 : 15,242.37 = 3,920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.01/15,242.37 = 3,920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.01x = 15,242.37 × 3,920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.01x = 59,761,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,761,827.02/10,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.48

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