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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.94, 15,436.85 and 3,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.94, 15,436.85 and 3,966.55 is: 5,948.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.94 : 15,436.85 = 3,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.94/15,436.85 = 3,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.94x = 15,436.85 × 3,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.94x = 61,230,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,978.94/10,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.83

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