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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.08, 15,821.70 and 3,978.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.08, 15,821.70 and 3,978.79 is: 5,968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.08 : 15,821.70 = 3,978.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.08/15,821.70 = 3,978.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.08x = 15,821.70 × 3,978.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.08x = 62,951,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,951,221.74/10,547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.59

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