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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.44, 15,511.38 and 3,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.44, 15,511.38 and 3,767.68 is: 5,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.44 : 15,511.38 = 3,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.44/15,511.38 = 3,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.44x = 15,511.38 × 3,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.44x = 58,441,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,441,916.20/10,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.14

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