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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.94, 15,404.66 and 3,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.94, 15,404.66 and 3,697.50 is: 5,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.94 : 15,404.66 = 3,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.94/15,404.66 = 3,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.94x = 15,404.66 × 3,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.94x = 56,958,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,958,711.86/10,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.92

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