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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.93, 15,831.74 and 3,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.93, 15,831.74 and 3,979.17 is: 5,969.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.93 : 15,831.74 = 3,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.93/15,831.74 = 3,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.93x = 15,831.74 × 3,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.93x = 62,997,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,997,184.86/10,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.64

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