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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.36, 15,557.94 and 3,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.36, 15,557.94 and 3,797.30 is: 5,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.36 : 15,557.94 = 3,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.36/15,557.94 = 3,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.36x = 15,557.94 × 3,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.36x = 59,078,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,078,087.77/10,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.18

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