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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.90, 15,845.85 and 3,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.90, 15,845.85 and 3,990.30 is: 5,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.90 : 15,845.85 = 3,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.90/15,845.85 = 3,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.90x = 15,845.85 × 3,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.90x = 63,229,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,229,695.26/10,563.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.45

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