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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.95, 15,514.89 and 3,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.95, 15,514.89 and 3,768.29 is: 5,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.95 : 15,514.89 = 3,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.95/15,514.89 = 3,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.95x = 15,514.89 × 3,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.95x = 58,464,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,464,527.26/10,342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.60

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