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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.76, 15,474.33 and 3,738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.76, 15,474.33 and 3,738.83 is: 5,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.76 : 15,474.33 = 3,738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.76/15,474.33 = 3,738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.76x = 15,474.33 × 3,738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.76x = 57,855,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855,811.86/10,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.21

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