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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.46, 15,420.99 and 3,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.46, 15,420.99 and 3,707.42 is: 5,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.46 : 15,420.99 = 3,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.46/15,420.99 = 3,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.46x = 15,420.99 × 3,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.46x = 57,172,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,086.75/10,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.16

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