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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.44, 15,586.28 and 3,815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.44, 15,586.28 and 3,815.67 is: 5,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.44 : 15,586.28 = 3,815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.44/15,586.28 = 3,815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.44x = 15,586.28 × 3,815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.44x = 59,472,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,081.93/10,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.28

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