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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.46, 15,542.33 and 3,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.46, 15,542.33 and 3,783.11 is: 5,676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.46 : 15,542.33 = 3,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.46/15,542.33 = 3,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.46x = 15,542.33 × 3,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.46x = 58,798,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,798,247.42/10,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.35

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