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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.42, 15,621.81 and 3,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.42, 15,621.81 and 3,837.22 is: 5,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.42 : 15,621.81 = 3,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.42/15,621.81 = 3,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.42x = 15,621.81 × 3,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.42x = 59,944,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,944,321.77/10,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.90

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