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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.24, 15,439.08 and 3,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.24, 15,439.08 and 3,717.72 is: 5,576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.24 : 15,439.08 = 3,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.24/15,439.08 = 3,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.24x = 15,439.08 × 3,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.24x = 57,398,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398,176.50/10,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.30

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