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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.63, 15,498.66 and 3,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.63, 15,498.66 and 3,758.94 is: 5,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.63 : 15,498.66 = 3,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.63/15,498.66 = 3,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.63x = 15,498.66 × 3,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.63x = 58,258,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,258,533.02/10,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.31

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