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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.77, 15,277.41 and 3,944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.77, 15,277.41 and 3,944.51 is: 5,913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.77 : 15,277.41 = 3,944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.77/15,277.41 = 3,944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.77x = 15,277.41 × 3,944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.77x = 60,261,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,261,820.13/10,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.95

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