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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.63, 15,588.47 and 3,818.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.63, 15,588.47 and 3,818.33 is: 5,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.63 : 15,588.47 = 3,818.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.63/15,588.47 = 3,818.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.63x = 15,588.47 × 3,818.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.63x = 59,521,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521,891.24/10,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.32

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