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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.99, 15,464.89 and 3,736.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.99, 15,464.89 and 3,736.03 is: 5,604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.99 : 15,464.89 = 3,736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.99/15,464.89 = 3,736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.99x = 15,464.89 × 3,736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.99x = 57,777,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777,292.99/10,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.01

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