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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.61, 15,546.74 and 3,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.61, 15,546.74 and 3,793.47 is: 5,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.61 : 15,546.74 = 3,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.61/15,546.74 = 3,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.61x = 15,546.74 × 3,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.61x = 58,976,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,976,091.79/10,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.20

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