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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.07, 15,550.52 and 3,792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.07, 15,550.52 and 3,792.69 is: 5,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.07 : 15,550.52 = 3,792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.07/15,550.52 = 3,792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.07x = 15,550.52 × 3,792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.07x = 58,978,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,978,282.74/10,368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.45

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