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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.49, 15,668.75 and 3,870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.49, 15,668.75 and 3,870.21 is: 5,806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.49 : 15,668.75 = 3,870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.49/15,668.75 = 3,870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.49x = 15,668.75 × 3,870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.49x = 60,641,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,641,255.24/10,443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.61

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