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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.61, 15,651.77 and 3,769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.61, 15,651.77 and 3,769.89 is: 5,655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.61 : 15,651.77 = 3,769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.61/15,651.77 = 3,769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.61x = 15,651.77 × 3,769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.61x = 59,005,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,516.33/10,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.87

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