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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.62, 15,587.25 and 3,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.62, 15,587.25 and 3,371.83 is: 5,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.62 : 15,587.25 = 3,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.62/15,587.25 = 3,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.62x = 15,587.25 × 3,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.62x = 52,557,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,557,557.17/10,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.69

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