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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.51, 15,446.26 and 3,723.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.51, 15,446.26 and 3,723.55 is: 5,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.51 : 15,446.26 = 3,723.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.51/15,446.26 = 3,723.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.51x = 15,446.26 × 3,723.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.51x = 57,514,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,887.46/10,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.32

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