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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.89, 15,493.22 and 3,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.89, 15,493.22 and 3,755.96 is: 5,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.89 : 15,493.22 = 3,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.89/15,493.22 = 3,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.89x = 15,493.22 × 3,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.89x = 58,191,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191,914.59/10,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.44

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