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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.68, 15,572.02 and 3,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.68, 15,572.02 and 3,805.28 is: 5,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.68 : 15,572.02 = 3,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.68/15,572.02 = 3,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.68x = 15,572.02 × 3,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.68x = 59,255,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255,896.27/10,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.29

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