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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,421.88, 15,638.98 and 3,852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,421.88, 15,638.98 and 3,852.68 is: 5,781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,421.88 : 15,638.98 = 3,852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,421.88/15,638.98 = 3,852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,421.88x = 15,638.98 × 3,852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,421.88x = 60,251,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,251,985.47/10,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.30

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