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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.82, 15,413.10 and 3,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.82, 15,413.10 and 3,702.24 is: 5,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.82 : 15,413.10 = 3,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.82/15,413.10 = 3,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.82x = 15,413.10 × 3,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.82x = 57,062,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,995.34/10,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.05

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