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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.44, 15,521.19 and 3,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.44, 15,521.19 and 3,773.62 is: 5,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.44 : 15,521.19 = 3,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.44/15,521.19 = 3,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.44x = 15,521.19 × 3,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.44x = 58,571,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571,073.01/10,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.44

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