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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,486.36, 15,719.58 and 3,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,486.36, 15,719.58 and 3,908.04 is: 5,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486.36 : 15,719.58 = 3,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486.36/15,719.58 = 3,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486.36x = 15,719.58 × 3,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486.36x = 61,432,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,432,747.42/10,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.35

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