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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326, 15,497.24 and 3,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326, 15,497.24 and 3,754.08 is: 5,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326 : 15,497.24 = 3,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326/15,497.24 = 3,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326x = 15,497.24 × 3,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326x = 58,177,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,878.74/10,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.12

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