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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.94, 15,517.44 and 3,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.94, 15,517.44 and 3,771.12 is: 5,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.94 : 15,517.44 = 3,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.94/15,517.44 = 3,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.94x = 15,517.44 × 3,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.94x = 58,518,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,518,050.75/10,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.68

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