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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.04, 15,826.77 and 3,976.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.04, 15,826.77 and 3,976.71 is: 5,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.04 : 15,826.77 = 3,976.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.04/15,826.77 = 3,976.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.04x = 15,826.77 × 3,976.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.04x = 62,938,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938,474.53/10,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.71

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