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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.99, 15,517.47 and 3,768.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.99, 15,517.47 and 3,768.49 is: 5,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.99 : 15,517.47 = 3,768.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.99/15,517.47 = 3,768.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.99x = 15,517.47 × 3,768.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.99x = 58,477,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,477,430.52/10,344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.73

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