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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.69, 15,246.92 and 3,926.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.69, 15,246.92 and 3,926.06 is: 5,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.69 : 15,246.92 = 3,926.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.69/15,246.92 = 3,926.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.69x = 15,246.92 × 3,926.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.69x = 59,860,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860,383.01/10,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.79

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