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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,430.04, 15,633.72 and 3,850.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,430.04, 15,633.72 and 3,850.68 is: 5,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430.04 : 15,633.72 = 3,850.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430.04/15,633.72 = 3,850.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430.04x = 15,633.72 × 3,850.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430.04x = 60,200,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200,452.93/10,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.83

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