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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,408.40, 15,607.20 and 3,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,408.40, 15,607.20 and 3,831.20 is: 5,744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408.40 : 15,607.20 = 3,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408.40/15,607.20 = 3,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408.40x = 15,607.20 × 3,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408.40x = 59,794,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,304.64/10,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.81

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