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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.49, 15,456.72 and 3,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.49, 15,456.72 and 3,729.13 is: 5,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.49 : 15,456.72 = 3,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.49/15,456.72 = 3,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.49x = 15,456.72 × 3,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.49x = 57,640,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640,118.25/10,304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.69

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