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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.07, 15,250.66 and 3,931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.07, 15,250.66 and 3,931.02 is: 5,895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.07 : 15,250.66 = 3,931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.07/15,250.66 = 3,931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.07x = 15,250.66 × 3,931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.07x = 59,950,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950,649.47/10,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.97

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