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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.61, 15,284.22 and 3,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.61, 15,284.22 and 3,951.19 is: 5,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.61 : 15,284.22 = 3,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.61/15,284.22 = 3,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.61x = 15,284.22 × 3,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.61x = 60,390,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390,857.22/10,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.55

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