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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.37, 15,558.50 and 3,793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.37, 15,558.50 and 3,793.69 is: 5,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.37 : 15,558.50 = 3,793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.37/15,558.50 = 3,793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.37x = 15,558.50 × 3,793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.37x = 59,024,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024,125.87/10,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.71

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