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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.41, 15,445.62 and 3,721.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.41, 15,445.62 and 3,721.05 is: 5,581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.41 : 15,445.62 = 3,721.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.41/15,445.62 = 3,721.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.41x = 15,445.62 × 3,721.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.41x = 57,473,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,473,924.30/10,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.94

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