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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.25, 15,306.93 and 3,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.25, 15,306.93 and 3,966.44 is: 5,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.25 : 15,306.93 = 3,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.25/15,306.93 = 3,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.25x = 15,306.93 × 3,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.25x = 60,714,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714,029.00/10,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.13

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