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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.72, 15,767.86 and 3,935.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.72, 15,767.86 and 3,935.42 is: 5,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.72 : 15,767.86 = 3,935.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.72/15,767.86 = 3,935.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.72x = 15,767.86 × 3,935.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.72x = 62,053,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053,151.60/10,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.92

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