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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,415.92, 15,624.06 and 3,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,415.92, 15,624.06 and 3,838.72 is: 5,758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,415.92 : 15,624.06 = 3,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,415.92/15,624.06 = 3,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,415.92x = 15,624.06 × 3,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,415.92x = 59,976,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,976,391.60/10,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.15

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