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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.03, 15,439.05 and 3,718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.03, 15,439.05 and 3,718.71 is: 5,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.03 : 15,439.05 = 3,718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.03/15,439.05 = 3,718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.03x = 15,439.05 × 3,718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.03x = 57,413,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,349.63/10,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.43

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