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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.10, 15,521.82 and 3,775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.10, 15,521.82 and 3,775.67 is: 5,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.10 : 15,521.82 = 3,775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.10/15,521.82 = 3,775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.10x = 15,521.82 × 3,775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.10x = 58,605,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605,270.12/10,354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.10

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