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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.56, 15,573.95 and 3,724.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.56, 15,573.95 and 3,724.25 is: 5,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.56 : 15,573.95 = 3,724.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.56/15,573.95 = 3,724.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.56x = 15,573.95 × 3,724.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.56x = 58,001,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,001,224.89/10,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.64

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