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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.08, 15,744.89 and 3,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.08, 15,744.89 and 3,924.26 is: 5,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.08 : 15,744.89 = 3,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.08/15,744.89 = 3,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.08x = 15,744.89 × 3,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.08x = 61,787,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,022.41/10,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.75

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