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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.85, 15,521.79 and 3,774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.85, 15,521.79 and 3,774.53 is: 5,661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.85 : 15,521.79 = 3,774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.85/15,521.79 = 3,774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.85x = 15,521.79 × 3,774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.85x = 58,587,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587,514.97/10,347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.80

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