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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.36, 15,458.40 and 3,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.36, 15,458.40 and 3,730.32 is: 5,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.36 : 15,458.40 = 3,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.36/15,458.40 = 3,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.36x = 15,458.40 × 3,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.36x = 57,664,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664,778.69/10,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.61

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