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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,533.78, 15,795.98 and 3,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,533.78, 15,795.98 and 3,955.36 is: 5,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,533.78 : 15,795.98 = 3,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,533.78/15,795.98 = 3,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,533.78x = 15,795.98 × 3,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,533.78x = 62,478,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,787.45/10,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.28

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