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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.58, 15,311.89 and 3,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.58, 15,311.89 and 3,969.76 is: 5,953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.58 : 15,311.89 = 3,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.58/15,311.89 = 3,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.58x = 15,311.89 × 3,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.58x = 60,784,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,784,528.45/10,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.10

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