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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.41, 15,127.98 and 3,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.41, 15,127.98 and 3,844.30 is: 5,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.41 : 15,127.98 = 3,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.41/15,127.98 = 3,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.41x = 15,127.98 × 3,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.41x = 58,156,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156,493.51/10,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.11

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