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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.92, 15,622.56 and 3,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.92, 15,622.56 and 3,837.72 is: 5,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.92 : 15,622.56 = 3,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.92/15,622.56 = 3,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.92x = 15,622.56 × 3,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.92x = 59,955,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,955,010.96/10,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.65

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