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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.33, 15,519.42 and 3,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.33, 15,519.42 and 3,773.52 is: 5,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.33 : 15,519.42 = 3,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.33/15,519.42 = 3,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.33x = 15,519.42 × 3,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.33x = 58,562,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562,841.76/10,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.71

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