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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.73, 15,246.97 and 3,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.73, 15,246.97 and 3,926.13 is: 5,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.73 : 15,246.97 = 3,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.73/15,246.97 = 3,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.73x = 15,246.97 × 3,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.73x = 59,861,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,861,576.51/10,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.89

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