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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.80, 15,515.66 and 3,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.80, 15,515.66 and 3,769.45 is: 5,653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.80 : 15,515.66 = 3,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.80/15,515.66 = 3,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.80x = 15,515.66 × 3,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.80x = 58,485,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485,504.59/10,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.61

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