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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.46, 15,575.03 and 3,809.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.46, 15,575.03 and 3,809.08 is: 5,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.46 : 15,575.03 = 3,809.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.46/15,575.03 = 3,809.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.46x = 15,575.03 × 3,809.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.46x = 59,326,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,535.27/10,384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.01

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