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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.29, 15,531.22 and 3,783.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.29, 15,531.22 and 3,783.16 is: 5,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.29 : 15,531.22 = 3,783.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.29/15,531.22 = 3,783.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.29x = 15,531.22 × 3,783.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.29x = 58,757,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,016.39/10,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.73

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