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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.82, 15,441.98 and 3,725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.82, 15,441.98 and 3,725.51 is: 5,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.82 : 15,441.98 = 3,725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.82/15,441.98 = 3,725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.82x = 15,441.98 × 3,725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.82x = 57,529,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529,155.07/10,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.91

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