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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,434.96, 15,653.41 and 3,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,434.96, 15,653.41 and 3,773.13 is: 5,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,434.96 : 15,653.41 = 3,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,434.96/15,653.41 = 3,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,434.96x = 15,653.41 × 3,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,434.96x = 59,062,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062,350.87/10,434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.05

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