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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.58, 15,519.56 and 3,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.58, 15,519.56 and 3,774.18 is: 5,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.58 : 15,519.56 = 3,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.58/15,519.56 = 3,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.58x = 15,519.56 × 3,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.58x = 58,573,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,612.96/10,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.88

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