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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.69, 15,681.98 and 3,879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.69, 15,681.98 and 3,879.33 is: 5,819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.69 : 15,681.98 = 3,879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.69/15,681.98 = 3,879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.69x = 15,681.98 × 3,879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.69x = 60,835,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,835,575.47/10,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.53

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