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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.51, 15,295.65 and 3,962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.51, 15,295.65 and 3,962.27 is: 5,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.51 : 15,295.65 = 3,962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.51/15,295.65 = 3,962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.51x = 15,295.65 × 3,962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.51x = 60,605,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,605,418.65/10,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.25

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