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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.41, 15,768.93 and 3,937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.41, 15,768.93 and 3,937.34 is: 5,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.41 : 15,768.93 = 3,937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.41/15,768.93 = 3,937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.41x = 15,768.93 × 3,937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.41x = 62,087,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,087,560.00/10,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.12

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