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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.62, 15,663.06 and 3,779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.62, 15,663.06 and 3,779.58 is: 5,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.62 : 15,663.06 = 3,779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.62/15,663.06 = 3,779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.62x = 15,663.06 × 3,779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.62x = 59,199,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199,788.31/10,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.60

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