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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.68, 15,579.52 and 3,810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.68, 15,579.52 and 3,810.28 is: 5,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.68 : 15,579.52 = 3,810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.68/15,579.52 = 3,810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.68x = 15,579.52 × 3,810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.68x = 59,362,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,333.47/10,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.79

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