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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.37, 15,610.96 and 3,832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.37, 15,610.96 and 3,832.98 is: 5,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.37 : 15,610.96 = 3,832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.37/15,610.96 = 3,832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.37x = 15,610.96 × 3,832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.37x = 59,836,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836,497.46/10,408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.88

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