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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.98, 15,245.84 and 3,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.98, 15,245.84 and 3,925.38 is: 5,889.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.98 : 15,245.84 = 3,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.98/15,245.84 = 3,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.98x = 15,245.84 × 3,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.98x = 59,845,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845,715.01/10,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.76

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