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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.65, 15,481.11 and 3,752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.65, 15,481.11 and 3,752.07 is: 5,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.65 : 15,481.11 = 3,752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.65/15,481.11 = 3,752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.65x = 15,481.11 × 3,752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.65x = 58,086,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086,208.40/10,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.34

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