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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.67, 15,562.78 and 3,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.67, 15,562.78 and 3,799.91 is: 5,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.67 : 15,562.78 = 3,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.67/15,562.78 = 3,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.67x = 15,562.78 × 3,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.67x = 59,137,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137,214.13/10,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.70

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