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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.61, 15,735.41 and 3,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.61, 15,735.41 and 3,825.38 is: 5,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.61 : 15,735.41 = 3,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.61/15,735.41 = 3,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.61x = 15,735.41 × 3,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.61x = 60,193,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,193,922.71/10,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.25

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