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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.29, 15,529.56 and 3,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.29, 15,529.56 and 3,782.27 is: 5,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.29 : 15,529.56 = 3,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.29/15,529.56 = 3,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.29x = 15,529.56 × 3,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.29x = 58,736,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,736,988.90/10,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.34

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