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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,509.62, 15,764.76 and 3,934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,509.62, 15,764.76 and 3,934.55 is: 5,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,509.62 : 15,764.76 = 3,934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,509.62/15,764.76 = 3,934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,509.62x = 15,764.76 × 3,934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,509.62x = 62,027,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027,236.46/10,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.95

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