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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.34, 15,549.56 and 3,798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.34, 15,549.56 and 3,798.54 is: 5,695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.34 : 15,549.56 = 3,798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.34/15,549.56 = 3,798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.34x = 15,549.56 × 3,798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.34x = 59,065,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065,625.64/10,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.63

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