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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.76, 15,803.16 and 3,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.76, 15,803.16 and 3,961.44 is: 5,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.76 : 15,803.16 = 3,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.76/15,803.16 = 3,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.76x = 15,803.16 × 3,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.76x = 62,603,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,270.15/10,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.98

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