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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.47, 15,581.98 and 3,818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.47, 15,581.98 and 3,818.89 is: 5,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.47 : 15,581.98 = 3,818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.47/15,581.98 = 3,818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.47x = 15,581.98 × 3,818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.47x = 59,505,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,505,780.15/10,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,724.76

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