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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.28, 15,450.36 and 3,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.28, 15,450.36 and 3,724.89 is: 5,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.28 : 15,450.36 = 3,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.28/15,450.36 = 3,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.28x = 15,450.36 × 3,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.28x = 57,550,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550,891.46/10,300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.32

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