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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.70, 15,609.60 and 3,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.70, 15,609.60 and 3,837.30 is: 5,752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.70 : 15,609.60 = 3,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.70/15,609.60 = 3,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.70x = 15,609.60 × 3,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.70x = 59,898,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898,718.08/10,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.47

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