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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.82, 15,566.48 and 3,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.82, 15,566.48 and 3,808.48 is: 5,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.82 : 15,566.48 = 3,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.82/15,566.48 = 3,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.82x = 15,566.48 × 3,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.82x = 59,284,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,284,627.75/10,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.33

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