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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.80, 15,515.55 and 3,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.80, 15,515.55 and 3,773.79 is: 5,656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.80 : 15,515.55 = 3,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.80/15,515.55 = 3,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.80x = 15,515.55 × 3,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.80x = 58,552,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552,427.43/10,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.26

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