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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.13, 15,438.18 and 3,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.13, 15,438.18 and 3,718.32 is: 5,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.13 : 15,438.18 = 3,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.13/15,438.18 = 3,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.13x = 15,438.18 × 3,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.13x = 57,404,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,404,093.46/10,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.47

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