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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.60, 15,797.52 and 3,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.60, 15,797.52 and 3,959.28 is: 5,937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.60 : 15,797.52 = 3,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.60/15,797.52 = 3,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.60x = 15,797.52 × 3,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.60x = 62,546,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546,804.99/10,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.84

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