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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.54, 15,557.34 and 3,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.54, 15,557.34 and 3,797.70 is: 5,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.54 : 15,557.34 = 3,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.54/15,557.34 = 3,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.54x = 15,557.34 × 3,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.54x = 59,082,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,110.12/10,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.56

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