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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.08, 15,454.32 and 3,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.08, 15,454.32 and 3,726.96 is: 5,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.08 : 15,454.32 = 3,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.08/15,454.32 = 3,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.08x = 15,454.32 × 3,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.08x = 57,597,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,597,632.47/10,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.96

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