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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.24, 15,420.46 and 3,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.24, 15,420.46 and 3,706.52 is: 5,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.24 : 15,420.46 = 3,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.24/15,420.46 = 3,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.24x = 15,420.46 × 3,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.24x = 57,156,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156,243.40/10,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.28

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