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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.70, 15,419.55 and 3,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.70, 15,419.55 and 3,706.10 is: 5,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.70 : 15,419.55 = 3,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.70/15,419.55 = 3,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.70x = 15,419.55 × 3,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.70x = 57,146,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146,394.26/10,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.15

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