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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.13, 15,546.96 and 3,789.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.13, 15,546.96 and 3,789.15 is: 5,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.13 : 15,546.96 = 3,789.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.13/15,546.96 = 3,789.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.13x = 15,546.96 × 3,789.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.13x = 58,909,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,909,763.48/10,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.56

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