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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.22, 15,265.51 and 3,943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.22, 15,265.51 and 3,943.16 is: 5,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.22 : 15,265.51 = 3,943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.22/15,265.51 = 3,943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.22x = 15,265.51 × 3,943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.22x = 60,194,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,262.23/10,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.86

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