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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.96, 15,304.56 and 3,963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.96, 15,304.56 and 3,963.39 is: 5,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.96 : 15,304.56 = 3,963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.96/15,304.56 = 3,963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.96x = 15,304.56 × 3,963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.96x = 60,657,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657,940.06/10,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.55

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