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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,505.94, 15,761.68 and 3,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,505.94, 15,761.68 and 3,932.26 is: 5,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,505.94 : 15,761.68 = 3,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,505.94/15,761.68 = 3,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,505.94x = 15,761.68 × 3,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,505.94x = 61,979,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,979,023.80/10,505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.43

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