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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.06, 15,299.97 and 3,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.06, 15,299.97 and 3,963.93 is: 5,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.06 : 15,299.97 = 3,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.06/15,299.97 = 3,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.06x = 15,299.97 × 3,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.06x = 60,648,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,648,010.08/10,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.27

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