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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,459.59, 15,689.73 and 3,792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,459.59, 15,689.73 and 3,792.72 is: 5,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,459.59 : 15,689.73 = 3,792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,459.59/15,689.73 = 3,792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,459.59x = 15,689.73 × 3,792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,459.59x = 59,506,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506,752.77/10,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.21

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