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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.13, 15,243.39 and 3,925.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.13, 15,243.39 and 3,925.13 is: 5,887.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.13 : 15,243.39 = 3,925.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.13/15,243.39 = 3,925.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.13x = 15,243.39 × 3,925.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.13x = 59,832,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832,211.17/10,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.77

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