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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.29, 15,551.54 and 3,703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.29, 15,551.54 and 3,703.47 is: 5,555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.29 : 15,551.54 = 3,703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.29/15,551.54 = 3,703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.29x = 15,551.54 × 3,703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.29x = 57,594,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594,707.21/10,367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.42

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