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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.76, 15,452.64 and 3,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.76, 15,452.64 and 3,726.72 is: 5,590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.76 : 15,452.64 = 3,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.76/15,452.64 = 3,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.76x = 15,452.64 × 3,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.76x = 57,587,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,587,662.54/10,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.08

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