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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439, 15,658.50 and 3,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439, 15,658.50 and 3,143 is: 4,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439 : 15,658.50 = 3,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439/15,658.50 = 3,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439x = 15,658.50 × 3,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439x = 49,214,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,214,665.50/10,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.50

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