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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,405.27, 15,606.37 and 3,829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,405.27, 15,606.37 and 3,829.93 is: 5,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,405.27 : 15,606.37 = 3,829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,405.27/15,606.37 = 3,829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,405.27x = 15,606.37 × 3,829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,405.27x = 59,771,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771,304.65/10,405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.33

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