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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367, 15,551.90 and 3,796.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367, 15,551.90 and 3,796.28 is: 5,694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367 : 15,551.90 = 3,796.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367/15,551.90 = 3,796.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367x = 15,551.90 × 3,796.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367x = 59,039,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,366.93/10,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.93

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