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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.93, 15,239.40 and 3,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.93, 15,239.40 and 3,832.20 is: 5,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.93 : 15,239.40 = 3,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.93/15,239.40 = 3,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.93x = 15,239.40 × 3,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.93x = 58,400,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400,428.68/10,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.68

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