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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.09, 15,293.34 and 3,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.09, 15,293.34 and 3,954.71 is: 5,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.09 : 15,293.34 = 3,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.09/15,293.34 = 3,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.09x = 15,293.34 × 3,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.09x = 60,480,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,480,762.86/10,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.34

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