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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.44, 15,516.70 and 3,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.44, 15,516.70 and 3,770.62 is: 5,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.44 : 15,516.70 = 3,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.44/15,516.70 = 3,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.44x = 15,516.70 × 3,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.44x = 58,507,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,579.35/10,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.94

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