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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.12, 15,545.70 and 3,785.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.12, 15,545.70 and 3,785.70 is: 5,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.12 : 15,545.70 = 3,785.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.12/15,545.70 = 3,785.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.12x = 15,545.70 × 3,785.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.12x = 58,851,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851,356.49/10,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.12

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