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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.98, 15,826.12 and 3,975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.98, 15,826.12 and 3,975.97 is: 5,962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.98 : 15,826.12 = 3,975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.98/15,826.12 = 3,975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.98x = 15,826.12 × 3,975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.98x = 62,924,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924,178.34/10,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.13

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