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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.17, 15,493.38 and 3,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.17, 15,493.38 and 3,756.71 is: 5,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.17 : 15,493.38 = 3,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.17/15,493.38 = 3,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.17x = 15,493.38 × 3,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.17x = 58,204,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204,135.58/10,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.66

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