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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.86, 15,545.72 and 3,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.86, 15,545.72 and 3,789.52 is: 5,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.86 : 15,545.72 = 3,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.86/15,545.72 = 3,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.86x = 15,545.72 × 3,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.86x = 58,910,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910,787.46/10,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.70

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