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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.80, 15,499.20 and 3,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.80, 15,499.20 and 3,759.20 is: 5,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.80 : 15,499.20 = 3,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.80/15,499.20 = 3,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.80x = 15,499.20 × 3,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.80x = 58,264,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,264,592.64/10,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.80

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