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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.74, 15,487.50 and 3,750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.74, 15,487.50 and 3,750.33 is: 5,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.74 : 15,487.50 = 3,750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.74/15,487.50 = 3,750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.74x = 15,487.50 × 3,750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.74x = 58,083,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,308.02/10,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.01

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