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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.33, 15,583.86 and 3,812.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.33, 15,583.86 and 3,812.94 is: 5,719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.33 : 15,583.86 = 3,812.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.33/15,583.86 = 3,812.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.33x = 15,583.86 × 3,812.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.33x = 59,420,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,420,323.15/10,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.36

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