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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.44, 15,549.90 and 3,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.44, 15,549.90 and 3,794.67 is: 5,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.44 : 15,549.90 = 3,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.44/15,549.90 = 3,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.44x = 15,549.90 × 3,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.44x = 59,006,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006,739.03/10,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.00

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