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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.68, 15,556.23 and 3,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.68, 15,556.23 and 3,805.08 is: 5,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.68 : 15,556.23 = 3,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.68/15,556.23 = 3,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.68x = 15,556.23 × 3,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.68x = 59,192,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,192,699.65/10,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.25

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