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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.85, 15,523.29 and 3,775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.85, 15,523.29 and 3,775.53 is: 5,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.85 : 15,523.29 = 3,775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.85/15,523.29 = 3,775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.85x = 15,523.29 × 3,775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.85x = 58,608,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608,647.09/10,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.30

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