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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.37, 15,458.03 and 3,730.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.37, 15,458.03 and 3,730.01 is: 5,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.37 : 15,458.03 = 3,730.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.37/15,458.03 = 3,730.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.37x = 15,458.03 × 3,730.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.37x = 57,658,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,606.48/10,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.01

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