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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.28, 15,517.58 and 3,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.28, 15,517.58 and 3,774.28 is: 5,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.28 : 15,517.58 = 3,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.28/15,517.58 = 3,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.28x = 15,517.58 × 3,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.28x = 58,567,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567,691.84/10,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,656.38

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