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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,535.77, 15,793.89 and 3,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,535.77, 15,793.89 and 3,966.31 is: 5,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,535.77 : 15,793.89 = 3,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,535.77/15,793.89 = 3,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,535.77x = 15,793.89 × 3,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,535.77x = 62,643,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643,463.85/10,535.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.79

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