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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.77, 15,624.98 and 3,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.77, 15,624.98 and 3,847.05 is: 5,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.77 : 15,624.98 = 3,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.77/15,624.98 = 3,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.77x = 15,624.98 × 3,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.77x = 60,110,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,110,060.07/10,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.95

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