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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.93, 15,559.61 and 3,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.93, 15,559.61 and 3,807.33 is: 5,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.93 : 15,559.61 = 3,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.93/15,559.61 = 3,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.93x = 15,559.61 × 3,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.93x = 59,240,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240,550.90/10,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.62

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