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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.93, 15,581.82 and 3,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.93, 15,581.82 and 3,725.39 is: 5,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.93 : 15,581.82 = 3,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.93/15,581.82 = 3,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.93x = 15,581.82 × 3,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.93x = 58,048,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,048,356.41/10,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.98

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