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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.83, 15,425.47 and 3,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.83, 15,425.47 and 3,710.06 is: 5,564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.83 : 15,425.47 = 3,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.83/15,425.47 = 3,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.83x = 15,425.47 × 3,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.83x = 57,229,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,229,419.23/10,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.45

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