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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,582.83, 15,869.25 and 3,914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,582.83, 15,869.25 and 3,914.73 is: 5,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,582.83 : 15,869.25 = 3,914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,582.83/15,869.25 = 3,914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,582.83x = 15,869.25 × 3,914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,582.83x = 62,123,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,123,829.05/10,582.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.25

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