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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.94, 15,491.52 and 3,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.94, 15,491.52 and 3,755.45 is: 5,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.94 : 15,491.52 = 3,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.94/15,491.52 = 3,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.94x = 15,491.52 × 3,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.94x = 58,177,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,667.51/10,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.77

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