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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.83, 15,494.52 and 3,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.83, 15,494.52 and 3,757.38 is: 5,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.83 : 15,494.52 = 3,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.83/15,494.52 = 3,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.83x = 15,494.52 × 3,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.83x = 58,218,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218,811.00/10,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.72

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