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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.78, 15,143.70 and 3,939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.78, 15,143.70 and 3,939.78 is: 5,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.78 : 15,143.70 = 3,939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.78/15,143.70 = 3,939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.78x = 15,143.70 × 3,939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.78x = 59,662,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662,846.39/10,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.68

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