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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.52, 15,634.26 and 3,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.52, 15,634.26 and 3,848.22 is: 5,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.52 : 15,634.26 = 3,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.52/15,634.26 = 3,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.52x = 15,634.26 × 3,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.52x = 60,164,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164,072.02/10,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.06

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