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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.38, 15,750.59 and 3,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.38, 15,750.59 and 3,922.74 is: 5,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.38 : 15,750.59 = 3,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.38/15,750.59 = 3,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.38x = 15,750.59 × 3,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.38x = 61,785,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,785,449.80/10,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.80

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