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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.94, 15,552.27 and 3,798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.94, 15,552.27 and 3,798.90 is: 5,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.94 : 15,552.27 = 3,798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.94/15,552.27 = 3,798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.94x = 15,552.27 × 3,798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.94x = 59,081,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,518.50/10,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.19

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