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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.23, 15,558.34 and 3,798.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.23, 15,558.34 and 3,798.93 is: 5,698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.23 : 15,558.34 = 3,798.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.23/15,558.34 = 3,798.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.23x = 15,558.34 × 3,798.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.23x = 59,104,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,104,974.61/10,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.39

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