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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.59, 15,621.48 and 3,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.59, 15,621.48 and 3,837.93 is: 5,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.59 : 15,621.48 = 3,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.59/15,621.48 = 3,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.59x = 15,621.48 × 3,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.59x = 59,954,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,954,146.74/10,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.75

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