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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.51, 15,510.86 and 3,766.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.51, 15,510.86 and 3,766.73 is: 5,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.51 : 15,510.86 = 3,766.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.51/15,510.86 = 3,766.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.51x = 15,510.86 × 3,766.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.51x = 58,425,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425,202.85/10,340.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.13

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