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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.37, 15,762.89 and 3,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.37, 15,762.89 and 3,933.30 is: 5,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.37 : 15,762.89 = 3,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.37/15,762.89 = 3,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.37x = 15,762.89 × 3,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.37x = 62,000,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,000,155.57/10,508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.07

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