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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.60, 15,404.04 and 3,700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.60, 15,404.04 and 3,700.29 is: 5,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.60 : 15,404.04 = 3,700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.60/15,404.04 = 3,700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.60x = 15,404.04 × 3,700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.60x = 56,999,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999,415.17/10,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.06

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