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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.28, 15,141.92 and 3,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.28, 15,141.92 and 3,853.12 is: 5,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.28 : 15,141.92 = 3,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.28/15,141.92 = 3,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.28x = 15,141.92 × 3,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.28x = 58,343,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,343,634.79/10,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.87

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