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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.55, 15,065.46 and 3,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.55, 15,065.46 and 3,806.46 is: 5,709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.55 : 15,065.46 = 3,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.55/15,065.46 = 3,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.55x = 15,065.46 × 3,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.55x = 57,346,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,346,070.87/10,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.74

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