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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.09, 15,497.82 and 3,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.09, 15,497.82 and 3,759.69 is: 5,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.09 : 15,497.82 = 3,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.09/15,497.82 = 3,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.09x = 15,497.82 × 3,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.09x = 58,266,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,266,998.88/10,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.15

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