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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.60, 15,536.07 and 3,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.60, 15,536.07 and 3,785.17 is: 5,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.60 : 15,536.07 = 3,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.60/15,536.07 = 3,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.60x = 15,536.07 × 3,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.60x = 58,806,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,806,666.08/10,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.35

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