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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,536.76, 15,804.66 and 3,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,536.76, 15,804.66 and 3,962.44 is: 5,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,536.76 : 15,804.66 = 3,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,536.76/15,804.66 = 3,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,536.76x = 15,804.66 × 3,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,536.76x = 62,625,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625,016.97/10,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.48

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