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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.49, 15,462.70 and 3,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.49, 15,462.70 and 3,733.14 is: 5,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.49 : 15,462.70 = 3,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.49/15,462.70 = 3,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.49x = 15,462.70 × 3,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.49x = 57,724,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,423.88/10,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.70

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