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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.93, 15,555.11 and 3,804.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.93, 15,555.11 and 3,804.33 is: 5,707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.93 : 15,555.11 = 3,804.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.93/15,555.11 = 3,804.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.93x = 15,555.11 × 3,804.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.93x = 59,176,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,176,752.60/10,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.12

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