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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.88, 15,596.34 and 3,823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.88, 15,596.34 and 3,823.59 is: 5,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.88 : 15,596.34 = 3,823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.88/15,596.34 = 3,823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.88x = 15,596.34 × 3,823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.88x = 59,634,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,634,009.66/10,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.21

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