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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.31, 15,588.71 and 3,724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.31, 15,588.71 and 3,724.29 is: 5,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.31 : 15,588.71 = 3,724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.31/15,588.71 = 3,724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.31x = 15,588.71 × 3,724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.31x = 58,056,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,056,876.77/10,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.67

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