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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079, 15,118.50 and 3,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079, 15,118.50 and 3,923 is: 5,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079 : 15,118.50 = 3,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079/15,118.50 = 3,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079x = 15,118.50 × 3,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079x = 59,309,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309,875.50/10,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.50

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