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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.83, 15,593.07 and 3,817.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.83, 15,593.07 and 3,817.07 is: 5,728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.83 : 15,593.07 = 3,817.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.83/15,593.07 = 3,817.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.83x = 15,593.07 × 3,817.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.83x = 59,519,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,519,834.53/10,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.11

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