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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.61, 15,750.96 and 3,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.61, 15,750.96 and 3,836.44 is: 5,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.61 : 15,750.96 = 3,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.61/15,750.96 = 3,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.61x = 15,750.96 × 3,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.61x = 60,427,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,427,573.98/10,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.22

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