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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.49, 15,241.33 and 3,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.49, 15,241.33 and 3,920.54 is: 5,881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.49 : 15,241.33 = 3,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.49/15,241.33 = 3,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.49x = 15,241.33 × 3,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.49x = 59,754,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754,167.71/10,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.03

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