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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.91, 15,410.66 and 3,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.91, 15,410.66 and 3,704.40 is: 5,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.91 : 15,410.66 = 3,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.91/15,410.66 = 3,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.91x = 15,410.66 × 3,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.91x = 57,087,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,087,230.38/10,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.53

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