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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.19, 15,577.78 and 3,089.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.19, 15,577.78 and 3,089.19 is: 4,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.19 : 15,577.78 = 3,089.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.19/15,577.78 = 3,089.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.19x = 15,577.78 × 3,089.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.19x = 48,122,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,722.20/10,385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.78

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