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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.58, 15,241.16 and 3,925.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.58, 15,241.16 and 3,925.85 is: 5,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.58 : 15,241.16 = 3,925.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.58/15,241.16 = 3,925.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.58x = 15,241.16 × 3,925.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.58x = 59,834,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834,441.59/10,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.25

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