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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,413.59, 15,626.45 and 3,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,413.59, 15,626.45 and 3,844.28 is: 5,768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413.59 : 15,626.45 = 3,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413.59/15,626.45 = 3,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413.59x = 15,626.45 × 3,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413.59x = 60,072,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,072,497.88/10,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.67

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