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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.67, 15,879.67 and 3,923.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.67, 15,879.67 and 3,923.39 is: 5,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.67 : 15,879.67 = 3,923.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.67/15,879.67 = 3,923.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.67x = 15,879.67 × 3,923.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.67x = 62,302,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302,168.37/10,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.41

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