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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.38, 15,588.05 and 3,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.38, 15,588.05 and 3,819.56 is: 5,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.38 : 15,588.05 = 3,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.38/15,588.05 = 3,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.38x = 15,588.05 × 3,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.38x = 59,539,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,539,395.22/10,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.84

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