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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.70, 15,561.79 and 3,805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.70, 15,561.79 and 3,805.35 is: 5,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.70 : 15,561.79 = 3,805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.70/15,561.79 = 3,805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.70x = 15,561.79 × 3,805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.70x = 59,218,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,218,018.88/10,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.63

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