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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.92, 15,724.08 and 3,908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.92, 15,724.08 and 3,908.34 is: 5,861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.92 : 15,724.08 = 3,908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.92/15,724.08 = 3,908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.92x = 15,724.08 × 3,908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.92x = 61,455,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,050.83/10,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.84

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