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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.78, 15,494.45 and 3,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.78, 15,494.45 and 3,757.34 is: 5,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.78 : 15,494.45 = 3,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.78/15,494.45 = 3,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.78x = 15,494.45 × 3,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.78x = 58,217,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,820.50/10,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.65

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