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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.97, 15,825.03 and 3,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.97, 15,825.03 and 3,983.56 is: 5,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.97 : 15,825.03 = 3,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.97/15,825.03 = 3,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.97x = 15,825.03 × 3,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.97x = 63,039,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,039,956.51/10,560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.14

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