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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.34, 15,546.57 and 3,796.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.34, 15,546.57 and 3,796.54 is: 5,692.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.34 : 15,546.57 = 3,796.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.34/15,546.57 = 3,796.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.34x = 15,546.57 × 3,796.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.34x = 59,023,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,174.87/10,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.63

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