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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.95, 15,563.93 and 3,799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.95, 15,563.93 and 3,799.47 is: 5,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.95 : 15,563.93 = 3,799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.95/15,563.93 = 3,799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.95x = 15,563.93 × 3,799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.95x = 59,134,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,134,685.12/10,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.21

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