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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.98, 15,772.20 and 3,939.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.98, 15,772.20 and 3,939.73 is: 5,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.98 : 15,772.20 = 3,939.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.98/15,772.20 = 3,939.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.98x = 15,772.20 × 3,939.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.98x = 62,138,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138,209.51/10,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.62

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