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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.49, 15,461.20 and 3,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.49, 15,461.20 and 3,732.14 is: 5,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.49 : 15,461.20 = 3,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.49/15,461.20 = 3,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.49x = 15,461.20 × 3,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.49x = 57,703,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,416.78/10,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.20

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