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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.92, 15,553.50 and 3,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.92, 15,553.50 and 3,793.24 is: 5,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.92 : 15,553.50 = 3,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.92/15,553.50 = 3,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.92x = 15,553.50 × 3,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.92x = 58,998,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,158.34/10,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.45

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