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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.03, 15,618.52 and 3,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.03, 15,618.52 and 3,837.73 is: 5,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.03 : 15,618.52 = 3,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.03/15,618.52 = 3,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.03x = 15,618.52 × 3,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.03x = 59,939,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939,657.80/10,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.32

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