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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.31, 15,552.72 and 3,796.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.31, 15,552.72 and 3,796.55 is: 5,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.31 : 15,552.72 = 3,796.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.31/15,552.72 = 3,796.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.31x = 15,552.72 × 3,796.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.31x = 59,046,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,601.35/10,370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.81

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