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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.70, 15,411.74 and 3,705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.70, 15,411.74 and 3,705.15 is: 5,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.70 : 15,411.74 = 3,705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.70/15,411.74 = 3,705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.70x = 15,411.74 × 3,705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.70x = 57,102,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102,789.94/10,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.61

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