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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.46, 15,300.93 and 3,537.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.46, 15,300.93 and 3,537.83 is: 5,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.46 : 15,300.93 = 3,537.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.46/15,300.93 = 3,537.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.46x = 15,300.93 × 3,537.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.46x = 54,132,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132,012.68/10,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.74

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