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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,419.80, 15,620.31 and 3,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,419.80, 15,620.31 and 3,844.35 is: 5,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,419.80 : 15,620.31 = 3,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,419.80/15,620.31 = 3,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,419.80x = 15,620.31 × 3,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,419.80x = 60,049,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049,938.75/10,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.06

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