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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.32, 15,506.82 and 3,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.32, 15,506.82 and 3,762.54 is: 5,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.32 : 15,506.82 = 3,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.32/15,506.82 = 3,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.32x = 15,506.82 × 3,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.32x = 58,345,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345,030.52/10,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.66

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