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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.52, 15,596.28 and 3,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.52, 15,596.28 and 3,823.76 is: 5,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.52 : 15,596.28 = 3,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.52/15,596.28 = 3,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.52x = 15,596.28 × 3,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.52x = 59,636,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636,470.60/10,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.64

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