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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.94, 15,826.98 and 3,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.94, 15,826.98 and 3,983.54 is: 5,969.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.94 : 15,826.98 = 3,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.94/15,826.98 = 3,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.94x = 15,826.98 × 3,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.94x = 63,047,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047,407.91/10,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.87

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