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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.10, 15,594.98 and 3,818.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.10, 15,594.98 and 3,818.34 is: 5,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.10 : 15,594.98 = 3,818.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.10/15,594.98 = 3,818.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.10x = 15,594.98 × 3,818.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.10x = 59,546,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546,935.93/10,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.02

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