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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.19, 15,524.57 and 3,774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.19, 15,524.57 and 3,774.35 is: 5,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.19 : 15,524.57 = 3,774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.19/15,524.57 = 3,774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.19x = 15,524.57 × 3,774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.19x = 58,595,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595,209.03/10,348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.36

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