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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.46, 15,558.18 and 3,798.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.46, 15,558.18 and 3,798.14 is: 5,697.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.46 : 15,558.18 = 3,798.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.46/15,558.18 = 3,798.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.46x = 15,558.18 × 3,798.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.46x = 59,092,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092,141.27/10,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.03

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