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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.55, 15,592.35 and 3,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.55, 15,592.35 and 3,819.78 is: 5,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.55 : 15,592.35 = 3,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.55/15,592.35 = 3,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.55x = 15,592.35 × 3,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.55x = 59,559,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559,346.68/10,393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.42

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