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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.34, 15,649.02 and 3,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.34, 15,649.02 and 3,863.76 is: 5,791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.34 : 15,649.02 = 3,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.34/15,649.02 = 3,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.34x = 15,649.02 × 3,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.34x = 60,464,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464,057.52/10,439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.94

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