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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.55, 15,551.33 and 3,798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.55, 15,551.33 and 3,798.45 is: 5,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.55 : 15,551.33 = 3,798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.55/15,551.33 = 3,798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.55x = 15,551.33 × 3,798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.55x = 59,070,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,070,930.45/10,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.68

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