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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.46, 15,462.71 and 3,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.46, 15,462.71 and 3,732.11 is: 5,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.46 : 15,462.71 = 3,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.46/15,462.71 = 3,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.46x = 15,462.71 × 3,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.46x = 57,708,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708,510.62/10,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.71

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