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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.28, 16,392.76 and 3,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.28, 16,392.76 and 3,909.60 is: 5,862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.28 : 16,392.76 = 3,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.28/16,392.76 = 3,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.28x = 16,392.76 × 3,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.28x = 64,089,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,089,134.50/10,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.38

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