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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.97, 15,551.78 and 3,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.97, 15,551.78 and 3,792.56 is: 5,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.97 : 15,551.78 = 3,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.97/15,551.78 = 3,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.97x = 15,551.78 × 3,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.97x = 58,980,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980,962.04/10,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.12

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