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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.99, 15,743.69 and 3,920.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.99, 15,743.69 and 3,920.23 is: 5,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.99 : 15,743.69 = 3,920.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.99/15,743.69 = 3,920.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.99x = 15,743.69 × 3,920.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.99x = 61,718,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718,885.85/10,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.36

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