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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.25, 15,141.93 and 3,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.25, 15,141.93 and 3,854.77 is: 5,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.25 : 15,141.93 = 3,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.25/15,141.93 = 3,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.25x = 15,141.93 × 3,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.25x = 58,368,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,657.51/10,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.37

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