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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.02, 15,721.20 and 3,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.02, 15,721.20 and 3,907.27 is: 5,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.02 : 15,721.20 = 3,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.02/15,721.20 = 3,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.02x = 15,721.20 × 3,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.02x = 61,426,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426,973.12/10,481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.78

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