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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.53, 15,639.13 and 3,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.53, 15,639.13 and 3,849.22 is: 5,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.53 : 15,639.13 = 3,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.53/15,639.13 = 3,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.53x = 15,639.13 × 3,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.53x = 60,198,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198,451.98/10,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.03

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