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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.61, 15,552.23 and 3,793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.61, 15,552.23 and 3,793.65 is: 5,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.61 : 15,552.23 = 3,793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.61/15,552.23 = 3,793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.61x = 15,552.23 × 3,793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.61x = 58,999,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,738.20/10,367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.77

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