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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.96, 15,556.64 and 3,799.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.96, 15,556.64 and 3,799.18 is: 5,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.96 : 15,556.64 = 3,799.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.96/15,556.64 = 3,799.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.96x = 15,556.64 × 3,799.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.96x = 59,102,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,475.56/10,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.74

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