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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.67, 15,570.99 and 3,807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.67, 15,570.99 and 3,807.38 is: 5,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.67 : 15,570.99 = 3,807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.67/15,570.99 = 3,807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.67x = 15,570.99 × 3,807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.67x = 59,284,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,284,714.83/10,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.07

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