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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.94, 15,268.57 and 3,940.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.94, 15,268.57 and 3,940.62 is: 5,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.94 : 15,268.57 = 3,940.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.94/15,268.57 = 3,940.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.94x = 15,268.57 × 3,940.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.94x = 60,167,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,167,565.20/10,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.50

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