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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.66, 15,426.98 and 3,710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.66, 15,426.98 and 3,710.75 is: 5,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.66 : 15,426.98 = 3,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.66/15,426.98 = 3,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.66x = 15,426.98 × 3,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.66x = 57,245,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245,570.35/10,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.11

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