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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.09, 15,501.15 and 3,758.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.09, 15,501.15 and 3,758.49 is: 5,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.09 : 15,501.15 = 3,758.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.09/15,501.15 = 3,758.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.09x = 15,501.15 × 3,758.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.09x = 58,260,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,260,917.26/10,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.83

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