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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.29, 15,809.60 and 3,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.29, 15,809.60 and 3,966.45 is: 5,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.29 : 15,809.60 = 3,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.29/15,809.60 = 3,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.29x = 15,809.60 × 3,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.29x = 62,707,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707,968.09/10,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.75

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