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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,503.58, 15,761.50 and 3,934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,503.58, 15,761.50 and 3,934.38 is: 5,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,503.58 : 15,761.50 = 3,934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,503.58/15,761.50 = 3,934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,503.58x = 15,761.50 × 3,934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,503.58x = 62,011,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,011,710.70/10,503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.86

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