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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.71, 15,466.08 and 3,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.71, 15,466.08 and 3,734.36 is: 5,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.71 : 15,466.08 = 3,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.71/15,466.08 = 3,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.71x = 15,466.08 × 3,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.71x = 57,755,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755,833.18/10,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.08

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