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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,439.63, 15,659.13 and 3,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,439.63, 15,659.13 and 3,865.67 is: 5,798.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,439.63 : 15,659.13 = 3,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,439.63/15,659.13 = 3,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,439.63x = 15,659.13 × 3,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,439.63x = 60,532,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,532,950.77/10,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.38

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