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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.69, 15,555.35 and 3,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.69, 15,555.35 and 3,794.82 is: 5,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.69 : 15,555.35 = 3,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.69/15,555.35 = 3,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.69x = 15,555.35 × 3,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.69x = 59,029,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,029,753.29/10,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.08

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