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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.41, 15,817.73 and 3,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.41, 15,817.73 and 3,883.22 is: 5,823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.41 : 15,817.73 = 3,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.41/15,817.73 = 3,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.41x = 15,817.73 × 3,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.41x = 61,423,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,423,626.99/10,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,823.03

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