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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 15,556.93 and 3,793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 15,556.93 and 3,793.50 is: 5,692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 15,556.93 = 3,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/15,556.93 = 3,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 15,556.93 × 3,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 59,015,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,015,204.47/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.79

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