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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.28, 15,444.39 and 3,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.28, 15,444.39 and 3,722.47 is: 5,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.28 : 15,444.39 = 3,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.28/15,444.39 = 3,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.28x = 15,444.39 × 3,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.28x = 57,491,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,278.44/10,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.69

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