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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.60, 15,413.04 and 3,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.60, 15,413.04 and 3,706.29 is: 5,556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.60 : 15,413.04 = 3,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.60/15,413.04 = 3,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.60x = 15,413.04 × 3,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.60x = 57,125,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125,196.02/10,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.06

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