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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.24, 15,495.75 and 3,755.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.24, 15,495.75 and 3,755.83 is: 5,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.24 : 15,495.75 = 3,755.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.24/15,495.75 = 3,755.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.24x = 15,495.75 × 3,755.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.24x = 58,199,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,199,402.72/10,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.25

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