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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.27, 15,280.34 and 3,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.27, 15,280.34 and 3,945.44 is: 5,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.27 : 15,280.34 = 3,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.27/15,280.34 = 3,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.27x = 15,280.34 × 3,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.27x = 60,287,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287,568.52/10,185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.09

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