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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.76, 15,462.90 and 3,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.76, 15,462.90 and 3,737.04 is: 5,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.76 : 15,462.90 = 3,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.76/15,462.90 = 3,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.76x = 15,462.90 × 3,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.76x = 57,785,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785,475.82/10,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.02

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