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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.64, 15,551.52 and 3,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.64, 15,551.52 and 3,791.25 is: 5,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.64 : 15,551.52 = 3,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.64/15,551.52 = 3,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.64x = 15,551.52 × 3,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.64x = 58,959,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,959,700.20/10,367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.90

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