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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.76, 15,517.08 and 3,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.76, 15,517.08 and 3,773.04 is: 5,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.76 : 15,517.08 = 3,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.76/15,517.08 = 3,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.76x = 15,517.08 × 3,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.76x = 58,546,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546,563.52/10,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.09

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