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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.21, 15,884.88 and 3,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.21, 15,884.88 and 3,929.44 is: 5,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.21 : 15,884.88 = 3,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.21/15,884.88 = 3,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.21x = 15,884.88 × 3,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.21x = 62,418,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418,682.87/10,593.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.33

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