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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.52, 15,196.71 and 3,889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.52, 15,196.71 and 3,889.59 is: 5,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.52 : 15,196.71 = 3,889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.52/15,196.71 = 3,889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.52x = 15,196.71 × 3,889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.52x = 59,108,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,928.85/10,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,835.31

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