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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.38, 15,561.48 and 3,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.38, 15,561.48 and 3,800.04 is: 5,699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.38 : 15,561.48 = 3,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.38/15,561.48 = 3,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.38x = 15,561.48 × 3,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.38x = 59,134,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,134,246.46/10,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.48

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