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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.26, 15,511.80 and 3,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.26, 15,511.80 and 3,769.28 is: 5,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.26 : 15,511.80 = 3,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.26/15,511.80 = 3,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.26x = 15,511.80 × 3,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.26x = 58,468,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,468,317.50/10,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.89

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