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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.55, 15,530.30 and 3,779.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.55, 15,530.30 and 3,779.17 is: 5,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.55 : 15,530.30 = 3,779.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.55/15,530.30 = 3,779.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.55x = 15,530.30 × 3,779.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.55x = 58,691,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691,600.30/10,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.20

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