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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.02, 15,251.74 and 3,933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.02, 15,251.74 and 3,933.97 is: 5,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.02 : 15,251.74 = 3,933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.02/15,251.74 = 3,933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.02x = 15,251.74 × 3,933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.02x = 59,999,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,861.77/10,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.10

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