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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.92, 15,936.57 and 3,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.92, 15,936.57 and 3,962.16 is: 5,941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.92 : 15,936.57 = 3,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.92/15,936.57 = 3,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.92x = 15,936.57 × 3,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.92x = 63,143,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143,240.19/10,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.26

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