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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.64, 15,524.12 and 3,780.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.64, 15,524.12 and 3,780.27 is: 5,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.64 : 15,524.12 = 3,780.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.64/15,524.12 = 3,780.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.64x = 15,524.12 × 3,780.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.64x = 58,685,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685,346.21/10,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.99

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