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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.51, 15,514.94 and 3,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.51, 15,514.94 and 3,771.02 is: 5,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.51 : 15,514.94 = 3,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.51/15,514.94 = 3,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.51x = 15,514.94 × 3,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.51x = 58,507,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,197.25/10,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.14

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