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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.36, 15,506.82 and 3,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.36, 15,506.82 and 3,761.94 is: 5,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.36 : 15,506.82 = 3,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.36/15,506.82 = 3,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.36x = 15,506.82 × 3,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.36x = 58,335,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335,726.43/10,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.29

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