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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.44, 15,544.71 and 3,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.44, 15,544.71 and 3,794.04 is: 5,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.44 : 15,544.71 = 3,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.44/15,544.71 = 3,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.44x = 15,544.71 × 3,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.44x = 58,977,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,977,251.53/10,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.50

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