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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.63, 15,555.56 and 3,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.63, 15,555.56 and 3,795.21 is: 5,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.63 : 15,555.56 = 3,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.63/15,555.56 = 3,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.63x = 15,555.56 × 3,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.63x = 59,036,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,036,597.89/10,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.03

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