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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.08, 15,803.94 and 3,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.08, 15,803.94 and 3,966.07 is: 5,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.08 : 15,803.94 = 3,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.08/15,803.94 = 3,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.08x = 15,803.94 × 3,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.08x = 62,679,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,679,532.32/10,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.52

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