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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.18, 15,524.43 and 3,774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.18, 15,524.43 and 3,774.03 is: 5,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.18 : 15,524.43 = 3,774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.18/15,524.43 = 3,774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.18x = 15,524.43 × 3,774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.18x = 58,589,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,589,592.18/10,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.38

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