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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.30, 15,580.25 and 3,811.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.30, 15,580.25 and 3,811.55 is: 5,718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.30 : 15,580.25 = 3,811.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.30/15,580.25 = 3,811.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.30x = 15,580.25 × 3,811.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.30x = 59,384,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,384,804.93/10,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.16

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