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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.50, 15,607.98 and 3,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.50, 15,607.98 and 3,836.10 is: 5,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.50 : 15,607.98 = 3,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.50/15,607.98 = 3,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.50x = 15,607.98 × 3,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.50x = 59,873,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,873,772.08/10,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.73

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