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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.95, 15,498.51 and 3,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.95, 15,498.51 and 3,753.54 is: 5,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.95 : 15,498.51 = 3,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.95/15,498.51 = 3,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.95x = 15,498.51 × 3,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.95x = 58,174,277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,174,277.23/10,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.70

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