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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,483.93, 15,725.90 and 3,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,483.93, 15,725.90 and 3,910.78 is: 5,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,483.93 : 15,725.90 = 3,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,483.93/15,725.90 = 3,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,483.93x = 15,725.90 × 3,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,483.93x = 61,500,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,542.64/10,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.17

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