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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.64, 15,139.89 and 3,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.64, 15,139.89 and 3,853.26 is: 5,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.64 : 15,139.89 = 3,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.64/15,139.89 = 3,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.64x = 15,139.89 × 3,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.64x = 58,337,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337,932.54/10,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.10

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