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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.83, 15,518.67 and 3,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.83, 15,518.67 and 3,773.02 is: 5,658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.83 : 15,518.67 = 3,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.83/15,518.67 = 3,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.83x = 15,518.67 × 3,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.83x = 58,552,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552,252.28/10,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.96

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