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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.04, 15,740.70 and 3,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.04, 15,740.70 and 3,923.08 is: 5,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.04 : 15,740.70 = 3,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.04/15,740.70 = 3,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.04x = 15,740.70 × 3,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.04x = 61,752,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752,025.36/10,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.80

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