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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.20, 15,513.61 and 3,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.20, 15,513.61 and 3,773.31 is: 5,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.20 : 15,513.61 = 3,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.20/15,513.61 = 3,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.20x = 15,513.61 × 3,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.20x = 58,537,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537,659.75/10,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.08

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