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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.73, 15,451.75 and 3,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.73, 15,451.75 and 3,731.06 is: 5,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.73 : 15,451.75 = 3,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.73/15,451.75 = 3,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.73x = 15,451.75 × 3,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.73x = 57,651,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,406.36/10,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.11

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