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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.87, 15,579.36 and 3,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.87, 15,579.36 and 3,811.11 is: 5,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.87 : 15,579.36 = 3,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.87/15,579.36 = 3,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.87x = 15,579.36 × 3,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.87x = 59,374,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,374,654.69/10,384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.42

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