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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.09, 15,569.42 and 3,810.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.09, 15,569.42 and 3,810.51 is: 5,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.09 : 15,569.42 = 3,810.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.09/15,569.42 = 3,810.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.09x = 15,569.42 × 3,810.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.09x = 59,327,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,411.55/10,386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,712.20

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