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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,443.52, 15,666.27 and 3,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,443.52, 15,666.27 and 3,868.12 is: 5,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,443.52 : 15,666.27 = 3,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,443.52/15,666.27 = 3,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,443.52x = 15,666.27 × 3,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,443.52x = 60,599,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599,012.31/10,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.55

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