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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.44, 15,201.12 and 3,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.44, 15,201.12 and 3,976 is: 5,964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.44 : 15,201.12 = 3,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.44/15,201.12 = 3,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.44x = 15,201.12 × 3,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.44x = 60,439,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,439,653.12/10,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.38

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