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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.44, 15,443.58 and 3,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.44, 15,443.58 and 3,971.04 is: 5,955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.44 : 15,443.58 = 3,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.44/15,443.58 = 3,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.44x = 15,443.58 × 3,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.44x = 61,327,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,327,073.92/10,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.57

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