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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.08, 15,261.95 and 3,933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.08, 15,261.95 and 3,933.15 is: 5,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.08 : 15,261.95 = 3,933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.08/15,261.95 = 3,933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.08x = 15,261.95 × 3,933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.08x = 60,027,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027,491.24/10,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.62

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