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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.44, 15,570.33 and 3,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.44, 15,570.33 and 3,805.61 is: 5,708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.44 : 15,570.33 = 3,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.44/15,570.33 = 3,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.44x = 15,570.33 × 3,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.44x = 59,254,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,555.22/10,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.84

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