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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.65, 15,465.96 and 3,736.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.65, 15,465.96 and 3,736.82 is: 5,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.65 : 15,465.96 = 3,736.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.65/15,465.96 = 3,736.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.65x = 15,465.96 × 3,736.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.65x = 57,793,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793,508.65/10,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.22

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