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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.65, 15,252.91 and 3,932.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.65, 15,252.91 and 3,932.55 is: 5,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.65 : 15,252.91 = 3,932.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.65/15,252.91 = 3,932.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.65x = 15,252.91 × 3,932.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.65x = 59,982,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,982,821.39/10,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.22

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