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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.44, 15,444.68 and 4,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.44, 15,444.68 and 4,139 is: 6,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.44 : 15,444.68 = 4,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.44/15,444.68 = 4,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.44x = 15,444.68 × 4,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.44x = 63,925,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,925,530.52/10,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.51

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