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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.97, 15,581.23 and 3,818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.97, 15,581.23 and 3,818.39 is: 5,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.97 : 15,581.23 = 3,818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.97/15,581.23 = 3,818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.97x = 15,581.23 × 3,818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.97x = 59,495,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,495,125.37/10,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.01

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