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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.07, 15,573.11 and 3,805.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.07, 15,573.11 and 3,805.77 is: 5,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.07 : 15,573.11 = 3,805.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.07/15,573.11 = 3,805.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.07x = 15,573.11 × 3,805.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.07x = 59,267,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267,655.82/10,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.66

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