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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.19, 15,519.32 and 3,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.19, 15,519.32 and 3,772.37 is: 5,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.19 : 15,519.32 = 3,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.19/15,519.32 = 3,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.19x = 15,519.32 × 3,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.19x = 58,544,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544,617.19/10,346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.57

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