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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.83, 15,569.47 and 3,810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.83, 15,569.47 and 3,810.48 is: 5,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.83 : 15,569.47 = 3,810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.83/15,569.47 = 3,810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.83x = 15,569.47 × 3,810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.83x = 59,327,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,154.05/10,385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.32

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