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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.79, 15,139.01 and 3,854.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.79, 15,139.01 and 3,854.55 is: 5,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.79 : 15,139.01 = 3,854.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.79/15,139.01 = 3,854.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.79x = 15,139.01 × 3,854.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.79x = 58,354,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,051.72/10,094.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.61

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