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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.42, 15,663.69 and 3,779.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.42, 15,663.69 and 3,779.19 is: 5,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.42 : 15,663.69 = 3,779.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.42/15,663.69 = 3,779.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.42x = 15,663.69 × 3,779.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.42x = 59,196,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,060.61/10,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.26

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