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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.38, 15,499.71 and 3,759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.38, 15,499.71 and 3,759.86 is: 5,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.38 : 15,499.71 = 3,759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.38/15,499.71 = 3,759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.38x = 15,499.71 × 3,759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.38x = 58,276,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,662.14/10,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.29

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