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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.92, 15,441.84 and 3,723.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.92, 15,441.84 and 3,723.12 is: 5,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.92 : 15,441.84 = 3,723.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.92/15,441.84 = 3,723.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.92x = 15,441.84 × 3,723.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.92x = 57,491,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,823.34/10,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.86

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