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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.26, 15,517.84 and 3,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.26, 15,517.84 and 3,773.54 is: 5,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.26 : 15,517.84 = 3,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.26/15,517.84 = 3,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.26x = 15,517.84 × 3,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.26x = 58,557,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557,189.95/10,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.84

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