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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.73, 15,447.26 and 3,728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.73, 15,447.26 and 3,728.06 is: 5,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.73 : 15,447.26 = 3,728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.73/15,447.26 = 3,728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.73x = 15,447.26 × 3,728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.73x = 57,588,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588,293.48/10,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.62

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