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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.87, 15,869.93 and 4,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.87, 15,869.93 and 4,960.20 is: 7,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.87 : 15,869.93 = 4,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.87/15,869.93 = 4,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.87x = 15,869.93 × 4,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.87x = 78,718,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,718,001.99/10,592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.23

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