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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.43, 15,561.86 and 3,808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.43, 15,561.86 and 3,808.83 is: 5,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.43 : 15,561.86 = 3,808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.43/15,561.86 = 3,808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.43x = 15,561.86 × 3,808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.43x = 59,272,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,460.18/10,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.87

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