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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.82, 15,578.73 and 3,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.82, 15,578.73 and 3,809.52 is: 5,714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.82 : 15,578.73 = 3,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.82/15,578.73 = 3,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.82x = 15,578.73 × 3,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.82x = 59,347,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,483.51/10,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.28

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