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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.66, 15,803.08 and 3,138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.66, 15,803.08 and 3,138.09 is: 4,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.66 : 15,803.08 = 3,138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.66/15,803.08 = 3,138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.66x = 15,803.08 × 3,138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.66x = 49,591,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591,437.86/10,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.90

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