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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,403.88, 15,611.98 and 3,834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,403.88, 15,611.98 and 3,834.68 is: 5,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,403.88 : 15,611.98 = 3,834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,403.88/15,611.98 = 3,834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,403.88x = 15,611.98 × 3,834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,403.88x = 59,866,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,866,947.47/10,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.29

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