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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.85, 15,546.93 and 3,792.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.85, 15,546.93 and 3,792.42 is: 5,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.85 : 15,546.93 = 3,792.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.85/15,546.93 = 3,792.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.85x = 15,546.93 × 3,792.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.85x = 58,960,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,960,488.27/10,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.21

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