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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.89, 15,540.93 and 3,789.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.89, 15,540.93 and 3,789.81 is: 5,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.89 : 15,540.93 = 3,789.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.89/15,540.93 = 3,789.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.89x = 15,540.93 × 3,789.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.89x = 58,897,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,897,171.92/10,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.63

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