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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.09, 15,581.46 and 3,809.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.09, 15,581.46 and 3,809.33 is: 5,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.09 : 15,581.46 = 3,809.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.09/15,581.46 = 3,809.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.09x = 15,581.46 × 3,809.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.09x = 59,354,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354,917.83/10,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.50

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