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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,429.03, 15,646.96 and 3,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,429.03, 15,646.96 and 3,855.73 is: 5,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,429.03 : 15,646.96 = 3,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,429.03/15,646.96 = 3,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,429.03x = 15,646.96 × 3,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,429.03x = 60,330,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330,398.69/10,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,784.85

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