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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.88, 15,550.61 and 3,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.88, 15,550.61 and 3,701.24 is: 5,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.88 : 15,550.61 = 3,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.88/15,550.61 = 3,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.88x = 15,550.61 × 3,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.88x = 57,556,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,471.26/10,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.03

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