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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.95, 15,827.49 and 3,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.95, 15,827.49 and 3,888 is: 5,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.95 : 15,827.49 = 3,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.95/15,827.49 = 3,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.95x = 15,827.49 × 3,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.95x = 61,537,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537,281.12/10,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.29

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