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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.56, 15,746.46 and 3,923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.56, 15,746.46 and 3,923.56 is: 5,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.56 : 15,746.46 = 3,923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.56/15,746.46 = 3,923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.56x = 15,746.46 × 3,923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.56x = 61,782,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782,180.60/10,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.26

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