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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.82, 15,504.62 and 3,767.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.82, 15,504.62 and 3,767.51 is: 5,647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.82 : 15,504.62 = 3,767.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.82/15,504.62 = 3,767.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.82x = 15,504.62 × 3,767.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.82x = 58,413,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413,830.82/10,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.76

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