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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,416.08, 15,626.85 and 3,842.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,416.08, 15,626.85 and 3,842.33 is: 5,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,416.08 : 15,626.85 = 3,842.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,416.08/15,626.85 = 3,842.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,416.08x = 15,626.85 × 3,842.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,416.08x = 60,043,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,436.43/10,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.50

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