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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.86, 15,545.42 and 3,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.86, 15,545.42 and 3,791.42 is: 5,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.86 : 15,545.42 = 3,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.86/15,545.42 = 3,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.86x = 15,545.42 × 3,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.86x = 58,939,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,939,216.30/10,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.70

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