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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.64, 15,311.22 and 3,969.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.64, 15,311.22 and 3,969.22 is: 5,952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.64 : 15,311.22 = 3,969.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.64/15,311.22 = 3,969.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.64x = 15,311.22 × 3,969.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.64x = 60,773,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,773,600.65/10,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.57

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