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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.40, 15,416.60 and 3,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.40, 15,416.60 and 3,703.12 is: 5,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.40 : 15,416.60 = 3,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.40/15,416.60 = 3,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.40x = 15,416.60 × 3,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.40x = 57,089,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,519.79/10,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.40

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