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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.60, 15,415.49 and 3,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.60, 15,415.49 and 3,701.82 is: 5,553.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.60 : 15,415.49 = 3,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.60/15,415.49 = 3,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.60x = 15,415.49 × 3,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.60x = 57,065,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065,369.19/10,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.48

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