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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 15,549.92 and 3,791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 15,549.92 and 3,791.27 is: 5,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 15,549.92 = 3,791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/15,549.92 = 3,791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 15,549.92 × 3,791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 58,953,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,953,848.49/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.88

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