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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,494.52, 15,741.84 and 3,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,494.52, 15,741.84 and 3,913 is: 5,869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,494.52 : 15,741.84 = 3,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,494.52/15,741.84 = 3,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,494.52x = 15,741.84 × 3,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,494.52x = 61,597,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597,819.92/10,494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.52

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