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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,537.05, 15,805.59 and 3,964.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,537.05, 15,805.59 and 3,964.71 is: 5,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,537.05 : 15,805.59 = 3,964.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,537.05/15,805.59 = 3,964.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,537.05x = 15,805.59 × 3,964.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,537.05x = 62,664,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,664,580.73/10,537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.07

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