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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.80, 15,498.82 and 3,760.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.80, 15,498.82 and 3,760.34 is: 5,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.80 : 15,498.82 = 3,760.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.80/15,498.82 = 3,760.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.80x = 15,498.82 × 3,760.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.80x = 58,280,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280,736.50/10,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.09

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