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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,185.77, 15,281.09 and 3,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,185.77, 15,281.09 and 3,945.94 is: 5,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,185.77 : 15,281.09 = 3,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,185.77/15,281.09 = 3,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,185.77x = 15,281.09 × 3,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,185.77x = 60,298,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,168.14/10,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.84

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