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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.41, 15,423.57 and 3,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.41, 15,423.57 and 3,708.59 is: 5,562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.41 : 15,423.57 = 3,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.41/15,423.57 = 3,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.41x = 15,423.57 × 3,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.41x = 57,199,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,620.35/10,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.86

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