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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.44, 15,493.77 and 3,756.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.44, 15,493.77 and 3,756.96 is: 5,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.44 : 15,493.77 = 3,756.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.44/15,493.77 = 3,756.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.44x = 15,493.77 × 3,756.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.44x = 58,209,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209,474.14/10,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.03

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