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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.71, 15,242.85 and 3,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.71, 15,242.85 and 3,926.97 is: 5,885.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.71 : 15,242.85 = 3,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.71/15,242.85 = 3,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.71x = 15,242.85 × 3,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.71x = 59,858,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,858,214.66/10,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.93

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