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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.48, 15,406.44 and 3,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.48, 15,406.44 and 3,697.90 is: 5,545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.48 : 15,406.44 = 3,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.48/15,406.44 = 3,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.48x = 15,406.44 × 3,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.48x = 56,971,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971,474.48/10,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.49

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