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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.49, 15,391.30 and 3,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.49, 15,391.30 and 3,933.91 is: 5,901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.49 : 15,391.30 = 3,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.49/15,391.30 = 3,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.49x = 15,391.30 × 3,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.49x = 60,547,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,547,988.98/10,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.66

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