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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.58, 15,464.36 and 3,733.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.58, 15,464.36 and 3,733.59 is: 5,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.58 : 15,464.36 = 3,733.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.58/15,464.36 = 3,733.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.58x = 15,464.36 × 3,733.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.58x = 57,737,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,737,579.85/10,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.38

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