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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.86, 15,608.87 and 3,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.86, 15,608.87 and 3,833.25 is: 5,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.86 : 15,608.87 = 3,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.86/15,608.87 = 3,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.86x = 15,608.87 × 3,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.86x = 59,832,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832,700.93/10,414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.94

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