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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.06, 15,440.02 and 3,968.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.06, 15,440.02 and 3,968.68 is: 5,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.06 : 15,440.02 = 3,968.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.06/15,440.02 = 3,968.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.06x = 15,440.02 × 3,968.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.06x = 61,276,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276,450.05/10,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.02

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