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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.89, 15,594.85 and 3,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.89, 15,594.85 and 3,822.59 is: 5,733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.89 : 15,594.85 = 3,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.89/15,594.85 = 3,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.89x = 15,594.85 × 3,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.89x = 59,612,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,612,698.55/10,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.70

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