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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.92, 15,425.16 and 3,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.92, 15,425.16 and 3,710.34 is: 5,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.92 : 15,425.16 = 3,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.92/15,425.16 = 3,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.92x = 15,425.16 × 3,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.92x = 57,232,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,588.15/10,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.17

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