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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.04, 15,426.07 and 3,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.04, 15,426.07 and 3,710.23 is: 5,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.04 : 15,426.07 = 3,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.04/15,426.07 = 3,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.04x = 15,426.07 × 3,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.04x = 57,234,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234,273.68/10,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.35

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