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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.41, 15,447.12 and 3,722.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.41, 15,447.12 and 3,722.05 is: 5,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.41 : 15,447.12 = 3,722.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.41/15,447.12 = 3,722.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.41x = 15,447.12 × 3,722.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.41x = 57,494,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,494,953.00/10,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.44

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