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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.98, 15,566.13 and 3,802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.98, 15,566.13 and 3,802.29 is: 5,704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.98 : 15,566.13 = 3,802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.98/15,566.13 = 3,802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.98x = 15,566.13 × 3,802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.98x = 59,186,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,940.44/10,375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,704.23

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