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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.49, 15,599.38 and 3,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.49, 15,599.38 and 3,826.29 is: 5,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.49 : 15,599.38 = 3,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.49/15,599.38 = 3,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.49x = 15,599.38 × 3,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.49x = 59,687,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687,673.70/10,395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.69

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