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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,329.72, 15,484.86 and 3,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,329.72, 15,484.86 and 3,752.52 is: 5,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329.72 : 15,484.86 = 3,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329.72/15,484.86 = 3,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329.72x = 15,484.86 × 3,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329.72x = 58,107,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107,246.85/10,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.25

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