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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.28, 15,497.43 and 3,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.28, 15,497.43 and 3,756 is: 5,635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.28 : 15,497.43 = 3,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.28/15,497.43 = 3,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.28x = 15,497.43 × 3,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.28x = 58,208,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208,347.08/10,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.28

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