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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.92, 15,437.81 and 3,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.92, 15,437.81 and 3,721.16 is: 5,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.92 : 15,437.81 = 3,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.92/15,437.81 = 3,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.92x = 15,437.81 × 3,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.92x = 57,446,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446,465.26/10,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.08

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