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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.01, 15,541.37 and 3,789.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.01, 15,541.37 and 3,789.29 is: 5,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.01 : 15,541.37 = 3,789.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.01/15,541.37 = 3,789.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.01x = 15,541.37 × 3,789.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.01x = 58,890,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,890,757.93/10,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.43

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