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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,201.83, 15,293.38 and 3,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,201.83, 15,293.38 and 3,966 is: 5,945.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,201.83 : 15,293.38 = 3,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,201.83/15,293.38 = 3,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,201.83x = 15,293.38 × 3,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,201.83x = 60,653,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,653,545.08/10,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.36

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