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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.66, 15,553.74 and 3,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.66, 15,553.74 and 3,793.80 is: 5,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.66 : 15,553.74 = 3,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.66/15,553.74 = 3,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.66x = 15,553.74 × 3,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.66x = 59,007,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007,778.81/10,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.52

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