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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.05, 15,281.73 and 3,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.05, 15,281.73 and 3,958.27 is: 5,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.05 : 15,281.73 = 3,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.05/15,281.73 = 3,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.05x = 15,281.73 × 3,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.05x = 60,489,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,489,175.20/10,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.77

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