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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.64, 15,567.69 and 3,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.64, 15,567.69 and 3,809.30 is: 5,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.64 : 15,567.69 = 3,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.64/15,567.69 = 3,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.64x = 15,567.69 × 3,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.64x = 59,301,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,923.68/10,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.54

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