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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,412.76, 15,621.88 and 3,839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,412.76, 15,621.88 and 3,839.01 is: 5,759.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,412.76 : 15,621.88 = 3,839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,412.76/15,621.88 = 3,839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,412.76x = 15,621.88 × 3,839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,412.76x = 59,972,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,553.54/10,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.53

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