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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.08, 15,263.45 and 3,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.08, 15,263.45 and 3,934.15 is: 5,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.08 : 15,263.45 = 3,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.08/15,263.45 = 3,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.08x = 15,263.45 × 3,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.08x = 60,048,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048,701.82/10,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.13

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