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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.93, 15,634.13 and 3,852.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.93, 15,634.13 and 3,852.89 is: 5,776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.93 : 15,634.13 = 3,852.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.93/15,634.13 = 3,852.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.93x = 15,634.13 × 3,852.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.93x = 60,236,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236,485.70/10,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,776.46

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