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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.74, 15,246.56 and 3,925.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.74, 15,246.56 and 3,925.05 is: 5,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.74 : 15,246.56 = 3,925.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.74/15,246.56 = 3,925.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.74x = 15,246.56 × 3,925.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.74x = 59,843,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843,510.33/10,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.68

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