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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.92, 15,845.63 and 3,988.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.92, 15,845.63 and 3,988.98 is: 5,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.92 : 15,845.63 = 3,988.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.92/15,845.63 = 3,988.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.92x = 15,845.63 × 3,988.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.92x = 63,207,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,207,881.21/10,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.08

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