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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.83, 15,306.29 and 3,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.83, 15,306.29 and 3,966.02 is: 5,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.83 : 15,306.29 = 3,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.83/15,306.29 = 3,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.83x = 15,306.29 × 3,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.83x = 60,705,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,705,093.53/10,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.50

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