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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.49, 15,465.70 and 3,735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.49, 15,465.70 and 3,735.14 is: 5,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.49 : 15,465.70 = 3,735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.49/15,465.70 = 3,735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.49x = 15,465.70 × 3,735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.49x = 57,766,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,766,554.70/10,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.70

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