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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.60, 15,491.34 and 3,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.60, 15,491.34 and 3,752.04 is: 5,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.60 : 15,491.34 = 3,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.60/15,491.34 = 3,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.60x = 15,491.34 × 3,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.60x = 58,124,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,127.33/10,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.58

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