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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.99, 15,562.47 and 3,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.99, 15,562.47 and 3,801.69 is: 5,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.99 : 15,562.47 = 3,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.99/15,562.47 = 3,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.99x = 15,562.47 × 3,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.99x = 59,163,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163,608.76/10,374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.52

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