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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.95, 15,445.42 and 3,722.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.95, 15,445.42 and 3,722.99 is: 5,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.95 : 15,445.42 = 3,722.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.95/15,445.42 = 3,722.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.95x = 15,445.42 × 3,722.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.95x = 57,503,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,057.67/10,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.48

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