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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.28, 15,419.43 and 3,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.28, 15,419.43 and 3,704.04 is: 5,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.28 : 15,419.43 = 3,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.28/15,419.43 = 3,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.28x = 15,419.43 × 3,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.28x = 57,114,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,114,185.50/10,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.33

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