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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.91, 15,283.34 and 3,949.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.91, 15,283.34 and 3,949.53 is: 5,923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.91 : 15,283.34 = 3,949.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.91/15,283.34 = 3,949.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.91x = 15,283.34 × 3,949.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.91x = 60,362,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,362,009.83/10,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.12

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