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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.24, 15,523.50 and 3,775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.24, 15,523.50 and 3,775.85 is: 5,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.24 : 15,523.50 = 3,775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.24/15,523.50 = 3,775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.24x = 15,523.50 × 3,775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.24x = 58,614,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614,407.48/10,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.19

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