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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.11, 15,419.97 and 3,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.11, 15,419.97 and 3,707.44 is: 5,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.11 : 15,419.97 = 3,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.11/15,419.97 = 3,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.11x = 15,419.97 × 3,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.11x = 57,168,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168,613.58/10,282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.01

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