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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.92, 15,560.88 and 3,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.92, 15,560.88 and 3,800.62 is: 5,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.92 : 15,560.88 = 3,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.92/15,560.88 = 3,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.92x = 15,560.88 × 3,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.92x = 59,140,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,140,996.94/10,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.93

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