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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.40, 15,419.10 and 3,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.40, 15,419.10 and 3,705.80 is: 5,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.40 : 15,419.10 = 3,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.40/15,419.10 = 3,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.40x = 15,419.10 × 3,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.40x = 57,140,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,140,100.78/10,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.70

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