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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.84, 15,613.86 and 3,833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.84, 15,613.86 and 3,833.88 is: 5,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.84 : 15,613.86 = 3,833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.84/15,613.86 = 3,833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.84x = 15,613.86 × 3,833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.84x = 59,861,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,861,665.58/10,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.59

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