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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.85, 15,414.92 and 3,707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.85, 15,414.92 and 3,707.54 is: 5,557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.85 : 15,414.92 = 3,707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.85/15,414.92 = 3,707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.85x = 15,414.92 × 3,707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.85x = 57,151,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,151,413.96/10,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.94

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