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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.05, 15,511.80 and 3,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.05, 15,511.80 and 3,769.40 is: 5,650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.05 : 15,511.80 = 3,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.05/15,511.80 = 3,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.05x = 15,511.80 × 3,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.05x = 58,470,178.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,470,178.92/10,347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.90

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