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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.61, 15,547.02 and 3,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.61, 15,547.02 and 3,792.68 is: 5,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.61 : 15,547.02 = 3,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.61/15,547.02 = 3,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.61x = 15,547.02 × 3,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.61x = 58,964,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,964,871.81/10,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.06

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