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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.48, 15,557.28 and 3,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.48, 15,557.28 and 3,795.65 is: 5,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.48 : 15,557.28 = 3,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.48/15,557.28 = 3,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.48x = 15,557.28 × 3,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.48x = 59,049,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,989.83/10,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.14

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