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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.18, 15,555.48 and 3,804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.18, 15,555.48 and 3,804.58 is: 5,707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.18 : 15,555.48 = 3,804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.18/15,555.48 = 3,804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.18x = 15,555.48 × 3,804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.18x = 59,182,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,068.10/10,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,707.50

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