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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.03, 15,622.13 and 3,844.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.03, 15,622.13 and 3,844.11 is: 5,762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.03 : 15,622.13 = 3,844.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.03/15,622.13 = 3,844.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.03x = 15,622.13 × 3,844.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.03x = 60,053,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,053,166.93/10,422.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.14

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