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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.08, 15,728.40 and 3,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.08, 15,728.40 and 3,909.24 is: 5,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.08 : 15,728.40 = 3,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.08/15,728.40 = 3,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.08x = 15,728.40 × 3,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.08x = 61,486,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486,090.42/10,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.59

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