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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.28, 15,445.89 and 3,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.28, 15,445.89 and 3,723.47 is: 5,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.28 : 15,445.89 = 3,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.28/15,445.89 = 3,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.28x = 15,445.89 × 3,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.28x = 57,512,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512,308.04/10,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.19

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