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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.23, 15,466.92 and 3,737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.23, 15,466.92 and 3,737.95 is: 5,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.23 : 15,466.92 = 3,737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.23/15,466.92 = 3,737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.23x = 15,466.92 × 3,737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.23x = 57,814,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,573.61/10,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.50

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