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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.34, 15,552.56 and 3,800.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.34, 15,552.56 and 3,800.54 is: 5,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.34 : 15,552.56 = 3,800.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.34/15,552.56 = 3,800.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.34x = 15,552.56 × 3,800.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.34x = 59,108,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,126.38/10,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.63

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