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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.46, 15,501.11 and 3,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.46, 15,501.11 and 3,757.88 is: 5,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.46 : 15,501.11 = 3,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.46/15,501.11 = 3,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.46x = 15,501.11 × 3,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.46x = 58,251,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251,244.02/10,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.15

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