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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.01, 15,427.50 and 3,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.01, 15,427.50 and 3,711.18 is: 5,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.01 : 15,427.50 = 3,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.01/15,427.50 = 3,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.01x = 15,427.50 × 3,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.01x = 57,254,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,273.39/10,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.77

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