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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.91, 15,132.42 and 3,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.91, 15,132.42 and 3,843.97 is: 5,768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.91 : 15,132.42 = 3,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.91/15,132.42 = 3,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.91x = 15,132.42 × 3,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.91x = 58,168,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,615.80/10,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.46

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