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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.47, 15,502.91 and 3,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.47, 15,502.91 and 3,763.04 is: 5,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.47 : 15,502.91 = 3,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.47/15,502.91 = 3,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.47x = 15,502.91 × 3,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.47x = 58,337,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337,974.12/10,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.17

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