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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.89, 15,499.08 and 3,760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.89, 15,499.08 and 3,760.43 is: 5,637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.89 : 15,499.08 = 3,760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.89/15,499.08 = 3,760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.89x = 15,499.08 × 3,760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.89x = 58,283,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,283,127.91/10,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.27

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