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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.36, 15,668.18 and 3,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.36, 15,668.18 and 3,871.55 is: 5,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.36 : 15,668.18 = 3,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.36/15,668.18 = 3,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.36x = 15,668.18 × 3,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.36x = 60,660,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,085.75/10,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,807.37

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