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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.10, 15,524.70 and 3,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.10, 15,524.70 and 3,773.95 is: 5,662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.10 : 15,524.70 = 3,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.10/15,524.70 = 3,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.10x = 15,524.70 × 3,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.10x = 58,589,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,589,441.57/10,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.40

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