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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.70, 15,549.60 and 3,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.70, 15,549.60 and 3,797.30 is: 5,692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.70 : 15,549.60 = 3,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.70/15,549.60 = 3,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.70x = 15,549.60 × 3,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.70x = 59,046,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,496.08/10,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.49

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