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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.78, 15,494.22 and 3,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.78, 15,494.22 and 3,760.52 is: 5,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.78 : 15,494.22 = 3,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.78/15,494.22 = 3,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.78x = 15,494.22 × 3,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.78x = 58,266,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,266,246.72/10,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.33

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