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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.60, 15,795.72 and 3,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.60, 15,795.72 and 3,961.02 is: 5,938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.60 : 15,795.72 = 3,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.60/15,795.72 = 3,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.60x = 15,795.72 × 3,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.60x = 62,567,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567,162.83/10,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.08

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