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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.52, 15,609.48 and 3,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.52, 15,609.48 and 3,837.12 is: 5,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.52 : 15,609.48 = 3,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.52/15,609.48 = 3,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.52x = 15,609.48 × 3,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.52x = 59,895,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,895,447.90/10,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.25

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