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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.59, 15,553.73 and 3,793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.59, 15,553.73 and 3,793.78 is: 5,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.59 : 15,553.73 = 3,793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.59/15,553.73 = 3,793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.59x = 15,553.73 × 3,793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.59x = 59,007,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007,429.80/10,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.53

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