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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.51, 15,448.97 and 3,727.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.51, 15,448.97 and 3,727.79 is: 5,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.51 : 15,448.97 = 3,727.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.51/15,448.97 = 3,727.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.51x = 15,448.97 × 3,727.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.51x = 57,590,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590,497.24/10,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.12

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