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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.46, 15,751.67 and 3,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.46, 15,751.67 and 3,927.17 is: 5,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.46 : 15,751.67 = 3,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.46/15,751.67 = 3,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.46x = 15,751.67 × 3,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.46x = 61,859,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,397.30/10,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.55

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