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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.40, 15,413.70 and 3,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.40, 15,413.70 and 3,704.60 is: 5,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.40 : 15,413.70 = 3,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.40/15,413.70 = 3,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.40x = 15,413.70 × 3,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.40x = 57,101,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101,593.02/10,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.95

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