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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.09, 15,451.63 and 3,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.09, 15,451.63 and 3,725.73 is: 5,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.09 : 15,451.63 = 3,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.09/15,451.63 = 3,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.09x = 15,451.63 × 3,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.09x = 57,568,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,568,601.44/10,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.59

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