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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.98, 15,269.64 and 3,945.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.98, 15,269.64 and 3,945.90 is: 5,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.98 : 15,269.64 = 3,945.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.98/15,269.64 = 3,945.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.98x = 15,269.64 × 3,945.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.98x = 60,252,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252,472.48/10,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.98

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