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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.48, 15,552.78 and 3,703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.48, 15,552.78 and 3,703.46 is: 5,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.48 : 15,552.78 = 3,703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.48/15,552.78 = 3,703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.48x = 15,552.78 × 3,703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.48x = 57,599,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599,098.62/10,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.75

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