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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,339.62, 15,511.74 and 3,765.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,339.62, 15,511.74 and 3,765.81 is: 5,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,339.62 : 15,511.74 = 3,765.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,339.62/15,511.74 = 3,765.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,339.62x = 15,511.74 × 3,765.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,339.62x = 58,414,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414,186.22/10,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.55

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