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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.03, 15,585.62 and 3,815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.03, 15,585.62 and 3,815.28 is: 5,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.03 : 15,585.62 = 3,815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.03/15,585.62 = 3,815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.03x = 15,585.62 × 3,815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.03x = 59,463,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463,485.20/10,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.68

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