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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.92, 15,587.56 and 3,819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.92, 15,587.56 and 3,819.50 is: 5,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.92 : 15,587.56 = 3,819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.92/15,587.56 = 3,819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.92x = 15,587.56 × 3,819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.92x = 59,536,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536,666.32/10,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.83

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