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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.59, 15,293.97 and 3,956.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.59, 15,293.97 and 3,956.91 is: 5,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.59 : 15,293.97 = 3,956.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.59/15,293.97 = 3,956.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.59x = 15,293.97 × 3,956.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.59x = 60,516,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516,862.83/10,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.34

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