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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,491.87, 15,738.01 and 3,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,491.87, 15,738.01 and 3,916.74 is: 5,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,491.87 : 15,738.01 = 3,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,491.87/15,738.01 = 3,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,491.87x = 15,738.01 × 3,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,491.87x = 61,641,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641,673.70/10,491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.19

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