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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.59, 15,549.55 and 3,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.59, 15,549.55 and 3,797.26 is: 5,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.59 : 15,549.55 = 3,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.59/15,549.55 = 3,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.59x = 15,549.55 × 3,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.59x = 59,045,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045,635.87/10,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.47

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