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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.32, 15,627.02 and 3,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.32, 15,627.02 and 3,847.32 is: 5,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.32 : 15,627.02 = 3,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.32/15,627.02 = 3,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.32x = 15,627.02 × 3,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.32x = 60,122,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,146.59/10,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.94

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