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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.68, 15,744.02 and 3,926.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.68, 15,744.02 and 3,926.91 is: 5,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.68 : 15,744.02 = 3,926.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.68/15,744.02 = 3,926.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.68x = 15,744.02 × 3,926.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.68x = 61,825,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825,329.94/10,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.18

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