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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.85, 15,422.09 and 3,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.85, 15,422.09 and 3,708.27 is: 5,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.85 : 15,422.09 = 3,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.85/15,422.09 = 3,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.85x = 15,422.09 × 3,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.85x = 57,189,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,255.14/10,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.07

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