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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.38, 15,555.44 and 3,796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.38, 15,555.44 and 3,796.04 is: 5,693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.38 : 15,555.44 = 3,796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.38/15,555.44 = 3,796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.38x = 15,555.44 × 3,796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.38x = 59,049,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,072.46/10,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.46

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