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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.93, 15,561.11 and 3,808.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.93, 15,561.11 and 3,808.33 is: 5,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.93 : 15,561.11 = 3,808.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.93/15,561.11 = 3,808.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.93x = 15,561.11 × 3,808.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.93x = 59,261,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,261,842.05/10,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.12

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