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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.70, 15,553.26 and 3,796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.70, 15,553.26 and 3,796.92 is: 5,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.70 : 15,553.26 = 3,796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.70/15,553.26 = 3,796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.70x = 15,553.26 × 3,796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.70x = 59,054,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054,483.96/10,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.36

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