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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.74, 15,524.12 and 3,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.74, 15,524.12 and 3,773.38 is: 5,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.74 : 15,524.12 = 3,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.74/15,524.12 = 3,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.74x = 15,524.12 × 3,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.74x = 58,578,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578,403.93/10,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.44

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