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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,538.33, 15,801.33 and 3,965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,538.33, 15,801.33 and 3,965.03 is: 5,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,538.33 : 15,801.33 = 3,965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,538.33/15,801.33 = 3,965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,538.33x = 15,801.33 × 3,965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,538.33x = 62,652,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652,668.48/10,538.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,945.22

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