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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.94, 15,558.38 and 3,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.94, 15,558.38 and 3,797.48 is: 5,696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.94 : 15,558.38 = 3,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.94/15,558.38 = 3,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.94x = 15,558.38 × 3,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.94x = 59,082,671.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,671.03/10,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.95

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