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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.92, 15,530.87 and 3,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.92, 15,530.87 and 3,779.55 is: 5,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.92 : 15,530.87 = 3,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.92/15,530.87 = 3,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.92x = 15,530.87 × 3,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.92x = 58,699,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,680.81/10,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.77

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