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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.74, 15,548.25 and 3,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.74, 15,548.25 and 3,790.33 is: 5,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.74 : 15,548.25 = 3,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.74/15,548.25 = 3,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.74x = 15,548.25 × 3,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.74x = 58,932,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932,973.77/10,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.71

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