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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.40, 15,756.20 and 3,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.40, 15,756.20 and 3,926.04 is: 5,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.40 : 15,756.20 = 3,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.40/15,756.20 = 3,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.40x = 15,756.20 × 3,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.40x = 61,859,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,451.82/10,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.59

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