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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.49, 15,516.72 and 3,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.49, 15,516.72 and 3,767.99 is: 5,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.49 : 15,516.72 = 3,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.49/15,516.72 = 3,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.49x = 15,516.72 × 3,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.49x = 58,466,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,466,826.95/10,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.98

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