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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.44, 15,519.69 and 3,772.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.44, 15,519.69 and 3,772.62 is: 5,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.44 : 15,519.69 = 3,772.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.44/15,519.69 = 3,772.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.44x = 15,519.69 × 3,772.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.44x = 58,549,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549,892.89/10,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.94

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