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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,498.69, 15,747.58 and 3,924.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,498.69, 15,747.58 and 3,924.93 is: 5,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,498.69 : 15,747.58 = 3,924.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,498.69/15,747.58 = 3,924.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,498.69x = 15,747.58 × 3,924.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,498.69x = 61,808,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808,149.17/10,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.22

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