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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.92, 15,753.32 and 3,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.92, 15,753.32 and 3,927.44 is: 5,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.92 : 15,753.32 = 3,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.92/15,753.32 = 3,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.92x = 15,753.32 × 3,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.92x = 61,870,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,870,219.10/10,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.32

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