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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.52, 15,558.36 and 3,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.52, 15,558.36 and 3,802.80 is: 5,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.52 : 15,558.36 = 3,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.52/15,558.36 = 3,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.52x = 15,558.36 × 3,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.52x = 59,165,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,165,331.41/10,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.50

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