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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.73, 15,252.20 and 3,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.73, 15,252.20 and 3,928.70 is: 5,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.73 : 15,252.20 = 3,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.73/15,252.20 = 3,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.73x = 15,252.20 × 3,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.73x = 59,921,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921,351.36/10,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.29

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