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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.73, 15,272.25 and 3,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.73, 15,272.25 and 3,947.66 is: 5,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.73 : 15,272.25 = 3,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.73/15,272.25 = 3,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.73x = 15,272.25 × 3,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.73x = 60,289,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,574.07/10,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.60

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