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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.61, 15,691.30 and 3,798.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.61, 15,691.30 and 3,798.53 is: 5,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.61 : 15,691.30 = 3,798.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.61/15,691.30 = 3,798.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.61x = 15,691.30 × 3,798.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.61x = 59,603,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,873.79/10,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.30

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