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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.77, 15,291.59 and 3,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.77, 15,291.59 and 3,952.94 is: 5,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.77 : 15,291.59 = 3,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.77/15,291.59 = 3,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.77x = 15,291.59 × 3,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.77x = 60,446,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446,641.55/10,192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.34

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