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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.60, 15,483.06 and 3,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.60, 15,483.06 and 3,752.01 is: 5,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.60 : 15,483.06 = 3,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.60/15,483.06 = 3,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.60x = 15,483.06 × 3,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.60x = 58,092,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,092,595.95/10,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.53

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