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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.58, 15,447.51 and 3,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.58, 15,447.51 and 3,975.48 is: 5,961.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.58 : 15,447.51 = 3,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.58/15,447.51 = 3,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.58x = 15,447.51 × 3,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.58x = 61,411,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,411,267.05/10,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.34

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