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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.66, 15,488.61 and 3,748.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.66, 15,488.61 and 3,748.33 is: 5,624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.66 : 15,488.61 = 3,748.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.66/15,488.61 = 3,748.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.66x = 15,488.61 × 3,748.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.66x = 58,056,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,056,421.52/10,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.72

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