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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.35, 15,405.27 and 3,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.35, 15,405.27 and 3,697.92 is: 5,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.35 : 15,405.27 = 3,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.35/15,405.27 = 3,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.35x = 15,405.27 × 3,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.35x = 56,967,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,456.04/10,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.55

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