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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.89, 15,945.69 and 3,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.89, 15,945.69 and 3,966.09 is: 5,948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.89 : 15,945.69 = 3,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.89/15,945.69 = 3,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.89x = 15,945.69 × 3,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.89x = 63,242,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,242,041.65/10,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.89

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