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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.64, 15,486.30 and 3,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.64, 15,486.30 and 3,751.12 is: 5,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.64 : 15,486.30 = 3,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.64/15,486.30 = 3,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.64x = 15,486.30 × 3,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.64x = 58,090,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,090,969.66/10,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.35

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