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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.76, 15,518.58 and 3,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.76, 15,518.58 and 3,774.04 is: 5,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.76 : 15,518.58 = 3,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.76/15,518.58 = 3,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.76x = 15,518.58 × 3,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.76x = 58,567,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567,741.66/10,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.59

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