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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.17, 15,238.98 and 3,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.17, 15,238.98 and 3,929.55 is: 5,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.17 : 15,238.98 = 3,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.17/15,238.98 = 3,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.17x = 15,238.98 × 3,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.17x = 59,882,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,333.86/10,165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.93

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