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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.72, 15,583.85 and 3,820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.72, 15,583.85 and 3,820.14 is: 5,726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.72 : 15,583.85 = 3,820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.72/15,583.85 = 3,820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.72x = 15,583.85 × 3,820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.72x = 59,532,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,532,488.74/10,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.63

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