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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.04, 15,809.22 and 3,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.04, 15,809.22 and 3,966.20 is: 5,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.04 : 15,809.22 = 3,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.04/15,809.22 = 3,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.04x = 15,809.22 × 3,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.04x = 62,702,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702,528.36/10,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.37

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