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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.60, 15,442.57 and 3,724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.60, 15,442.57 and 3,724.93 is: 5,584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.60 : 15,442.57 = 3,724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.60/15,442.57 = 3,724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.60x = 15,442.57 × 3,724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.60x = 57,522,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,516.23/10,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.93

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