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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,549.32, 15,825.38 and 3,884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,549.32, 15,825.38 and 3,884.91 is: 5,827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,549.32 : 15,825.38 = 3,884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,549.32/15,825.38 = 3,884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,549.32x = 15,825.38 × 3,884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,549.32x = 61,480,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480,177.02/10,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.88

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