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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.87, 15,553.40 and 3,796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.87, 15,553.40 and 3,796.94 is: 5,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.87 : 15,553.40 = 3,796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.87/15,553.40 = 3,796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.87x = 15,553.40 × 3,796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.87x = 59,055,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,229.84/10,368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.44

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