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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.46, 15,279.72 and 3,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.46, 15,279.72 and 3,947.08 is: 5,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.46 : 15,279.72 = 3,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.46/15,279.72 = 3,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.46x = 15,279.72 × 3,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.46x = 60,310,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310,200.82/10,188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.46

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