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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.08, 15,435.12 and 3,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.08, 15,435.12 and 3,717.04 is: 5,574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.08 : 15,435.12 = 3,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.08/15,435.12 = 3,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.08x = 15,435.12 × 3,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.08x = 57,372,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372,958.44/10,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.48

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