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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.74, 15,525.62 and 3,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.74, 15,525.62 and 3,774.38 is: 5,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.74 : 15,525.62 = 3,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.74/15,525.62 = 3,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.74x = 15,525.62 × 3,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.74x = 58,599,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599,589.62/10,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.94

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