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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.08, 15,556.62 and 3,794.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.08, 15,556.62 and 3,794.42 is: 5,691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.08 : 15,556.62 = 3,794.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.08/15,556.62 = 3,794.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.08x = 15,556.62 × 3,794.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.08x = 59,028,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028,350.06/10,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.63

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