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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.51, 15,518.21 and 3,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.51, 15,518.21 and 3,773.79 is: 5,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.51 : 15,518.21 = 3,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.51/15,518.21 = 3,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.51x = 15,518.21 × 3,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.51x = 58,562,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562,446.85/10,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.21

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