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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.73, 15,562.11 and 3,801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.73, 15,562.11 and 3,801.58 is: 5,702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.73 : 15,562.11 = 3,801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.73/15,562.11 = 3,801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.73x = 15,562.11 × 3,801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.73x = 59,160,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,160,606.13/10,374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.38

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