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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.57, 15,585.51 and 3,815.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.57, 15,585.51 and 3,815.76 is: 5,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.57 : 15,585.51 = 3,815.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.57/15,585.51 = 3,815.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.57x = 15,585.51 × 3,815.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.57x = 59,470,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,470,550.72/10,389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.06

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