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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.06, 15,448.59 and 3,723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.06, 15,448.59 and 3,723.71 is: 5,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.06 : 15,448.59 = 3,723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.06/15,448.59 = 3,723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.06x = 15,448.59 × 3,723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.06x = 57,526,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526,041.29/10,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.56

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