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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.53, 15,618.59 and 3,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.53, 15,618.59 and 3,837.75 is: 5,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.53 : 15,618.59 = 3,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.53/15,618.59 = 3,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.53x = 15,618.59 × 3,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.53x = 59,940,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940,224.58/10,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.10

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