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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.07, 15,827.26 and 3,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.07, 15,827.26 and 3,977.14 is: 5,967.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.07 : 15,827.26 = 3,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.07/15,827.26 = 3,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.07x = 15,827.26 × 3,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.07x = 62,947,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,228.84/10,549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.09

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