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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.58, 15,683.49 and 3,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.58, 15,683.49 and 3,882.39 is: 5,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.58 : 15,683.49 = 3,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.58/15,683.49 = 3,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.58x = 15,683.49 × 3,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.58x = 60,889,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889,424.74/10,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.86

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