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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.89, 15,491.72 and 3,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.89, 15,491.72 and 3,754.96 is: 5,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.89 : 15,491.72 = 3,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.89/15,491.72 = 3,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.89x = 15,491.72 × 3,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.89x = 58,170,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170,759.59/10,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.94

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