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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.26, 15,311.87 and 3,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.26, 15,311.87 and 3,967.76 is: 5,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.26 : 15,311.87 = 3,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.26/15,311.87 = 3,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.26x = 15,311.87 × 3,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.26x = 60,753,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,753,858.63/10,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.02

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