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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.65, 15,464.46 and 3,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.65, 15,464.46 and 3,735.82 is: 5,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.65 : 15,464.46 = 3,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.65/15,464.46 = 3,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.65x = 15,464.46 × 3,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.65x = 57,772,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,472.30/10,309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.73

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