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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.01, 15,591.85 and 3,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.01, 15,591.85 and 3,816.26 is: 5,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.01 : 15,591.85 = 3,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.01/15,591.85 = 3,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.01x = 15,591.85 × 3,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.01x = 59,502,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502,475.52/10,390.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.89

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