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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.52, 15,546.86 and 3,790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.52, 15,546.86 and 3,790.92 is: 5,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.52 : 15,546.86 = 3,790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.52/15,546.86 = 3,790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.52x = 15,546.86 × 3,790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.52x = 58,936,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936,902.51/10,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.41

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