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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.52, 15,513.58 and 3,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.52, 15,513.58 and 3,773.48 is: 5,656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.52 : 15,513.58 = 3,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.52/15,513.58 = 3,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.52x = 15,513.58 × 3,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.52x = 58,540,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540,183.86/10,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.87

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