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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.78, 15,446.64 and 3,723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.78, 15,446.64 and 3,723.97 is: 5,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.78 : 15,446.64 = 3,723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.78/15,446.64 = 3,723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.78x = 15,446.64 × 3,723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.78x = 57,522,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,823.96/10,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.94

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