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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,423.81, 15,624.78 and 3,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,423.81, 15,624.78 and 3,845.80 is: 5,764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,423.81 : 15,624.78 = 3,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,423.81/15,624.78 = 3,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,423.81x = 15,624.78 × 3,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,423.81x = 60,089,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089,778.92/10,423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.67

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