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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.38 and 3,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,550.38 and 3,792.96 is: 5,689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,550.38 = 3,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,550.38 = 3,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,550.38 × 3,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 58,981,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981,969.32/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.44

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