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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.96, 15,112.44 and 3,833.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.96, 15,112.44 and 3,833.50 is: 5,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.96 : 15,112.44 = 3,833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.96/15,112.44 = 3,833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.96x = 15,112.44 × 3,833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.96x = 57,933,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933,538.74/10,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.25

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