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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,432.98, 15,637.32 and 3,852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,432.98, 15,637.32 and 3,852.54 is: 5,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,432.98 : 15,637.32 = 3,852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,432.98/15,637.32 = 3,852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,432.98x = 15,637.32 × 3,852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,432.98x = 60,243,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243,400.79/10,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.32

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