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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.21, 15,767.74 and 3,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.21, 15,767.74 and 3,937.92 is: 5,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.21 : 15,767.74 = 3,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.21/15,767.74 = 3,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.21x = 15,767.74 × 3,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.21x = 62,092,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,098.70/10,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.66

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