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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.39, 15,451.83 and 3,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.39, 15,451.83 and 3,727.62 is: 5,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.39 : 15,451.83 = 3,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.39/15,451.83 = 3,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.39x = 15,451.83 × 3,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.39x = 57,598,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,598,550.54/10,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.80

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