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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.81, 15,266.04 and 3,935.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.81, 15,266.04 and 3,935.87 is: 5,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.81 : 15,266.04 = 3,935.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.81/15,266.04 = 3,935.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.81x = 15,266.04 × 3,935.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.81x = 60,085,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,072.52/10,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.70

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