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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.06, 15,809.16 and 3,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.06, 15,809.16 and 3,967.91 is: 5,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.06 : 15,809.16 = 3,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.06/15,809.16 = 3,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.06x = 15,809.16 × 3,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.06x = 62,729,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,729,304.22/10,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.95

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