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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.63, 15,594.46 and 3,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.63, 15,594.46 and 3,822.34 is: 5,733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.63 : 15,594.46 = 3,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.63/15,594.46 = 3,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.63x = 15,594.46 × 3,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.63x = 59,607,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,607,328.24/10,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.33

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