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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.99, 15,458.97 and 3,730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.99, 15,458.97 and 3,730.63 is: 5,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.99 : 15,458.97 = 3,730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.99/15,458.97 = 3,730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.99x = 15,458.97 × 3,730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.99x = 57,671,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,671,697.25/10,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.94

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