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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.82, 15,124.41 and 3,845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.82, 15,124.41 and 3,845.73 is: 5,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.82 : 15,124.41 = 3,845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.82/15,124.41 = 3,845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.82x = 15,124.41 × 3,845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.82x = 58,164,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164,397.27/10,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.66

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