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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.01, 15,260.45 and 3,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.01, 15,260.45 and 3,929.29 is: 5,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.01 : 15,260.45 = 3,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.01/15,260.45 = 3,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.01x = 15,260.45 × 3,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.01x = 59,962,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,962,733.58/10,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,895.46

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