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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,502.68, 15,745.52 and 3,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,502.68, 15,745.52 and 3,927.92 is: 5,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,502.68 : 15,745.52 = 3,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,502.68/15,745.52 = 3,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,502.68x = 15,745.52 × 3,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,502.68x = 61,847,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847,142.92/10,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.70

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