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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.01, 15,623.75 and 3,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.01, 15,623.75 and 3,840.26 is: 5,761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.01 : 15,623.75 = 3,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.01/15,623.75 = 3,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.01x = 15,623.75 × 3,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.01x = 59,999,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,193.66/10,414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.39

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