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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.46, 15,557.39 and 3,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.46, 15,557.39 and 3,799.68 is: 5,698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.46 : 15,557.39 = 3,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.46/15,557.39 = 3,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.46x = 15,557.39 × 3,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.46x = 59,113,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,113,103.64/10,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.49

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