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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.93, 15,425.77 and 3,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.93, 15,425.77 and 3,707.73 is: 5,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.93 : 15,425.77 = 3,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.93/15,425.77 = 3,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.93x = 15,425.77 × 3,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.93x = 57,194,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194,590.20/10,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.01

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