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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.08, 15,558.12 and 3,795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.08, 15,558.12 and 3,795.42 is: 5,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.08 : 15,558.12 = 3,795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.08/15,558.12 = 3,795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.08x = 15,558.12 × 3,795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.08x = 59,049,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,599.81/10,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.13

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