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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.74, 15,595.25 and 3,823.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.74, 15,595.25 and 3,823.53 is: 5,737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.74 : 15,595.25 = 3,823.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.74/15,595.25 = 3,823.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.74x = 15,595.25 × 3,823.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.74x = 59,628,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,628,906.23/10,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.55

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