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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.77, 15,790.89 and 3,964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.77, 15,790.89 and 3,964.31 is: 5,942.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.77 : 15,790.89 = 3,964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.77/15,790.89 = 3,964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.77x = 15,790.89 × 3,964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.77x = 62,599,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599,983.14/10,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.79

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