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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.93, 15,418.27 and 3,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.93, 15,418.27 and 3,702.73 is: 5,553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.93 : 15,418.27 = 3,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.93/15,418.27 = 3,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.93x = 15,418.27 × 3,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.93x = 57,089,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,690.88/10,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.51

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