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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.68, 15,293.67 and 3,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.68, 15,293.67 and 3,956.04 is: 5,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.68 : 15,293.67 = 3,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.68/15,293.67 = 3,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.68x = 15,293.67 × 3,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.68x = 60,502,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502,370.27/10,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.12

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