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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.61, 15,688.30 and 3,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.61, 15,688.30 and 3,796.53 is: 5,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.61 : 15,688.30 = 3,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.61/15,688.30 = 3,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.61x = 15,688.30 × 3,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.61x = 59,561,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,561,101.60/10,461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.30

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