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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.59, 15,516.56 and 3,772.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.59, 15,516.56 and 3,772.17 is: 5,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.59 : 15,516.56 = 3,772.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.59/15,516.56 = 3,772.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.59x = 15,516.56 × 3,772.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.59x = 58,531,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,531,111.57/10,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.86

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