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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.46, 15,410.18 and 3,696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.46, 15,410.18 and 3,696.05 is: 5,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.46 : 15,410.18 = 3,696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.46/15,410.18 = 3,696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.46x = 15,410.18 × 3,696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.46x = 56,956,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956,843.55/10,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.08

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