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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.94, 15,519.63 and 3,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.94, 15,519.63 and 3,773.18 is: 5,658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.94 : 15,519.63 = 3,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.94/15,519.63 = 3,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.94x = 15,519.63 × 3,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.94x = 58,558,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558,357.52/10,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.39

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