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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.17, 15,490.38 and 3,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.17, 15,490.38 and 3,754.71 is: 5,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.17 : 15,490.38 = 3,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.17/15,490.38 = 3,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.17x = 15,490.38 × 3,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.17x = 58,161,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161,884.69/10,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.66

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