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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,345.22, 15,524.06 and 3,771.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,345.22, 15,524.06 and 3,771.97 is: 5,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,345.22 : 15,524.06 = 3,771.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,345.22/15,524.06 = 3,771.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,345.22x = 15,524.06 × 3,771.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,345.22x = 58,556,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,556,230.93/10,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.22

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