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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.38, 15,589.59 and 3,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.38, 15,589.59 and 3,819.08 is: 5,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.38 : 15,589.59 = 3,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.38/15,589.59 = 3,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.38x = 15,589.59 × 3,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.38x = 59,537,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,537,871.89/10,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.44

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