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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.09, 15,570 and 3,805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.09, 15,570 and 3,805.69 is: 5,707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.09 : 15,570 = 3,805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.09/15,570 = 3,805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.09x = 15,570 × 3,805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.09x = 59,254,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,593.30/10,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.94

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