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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.99, 15,466.39 and 3,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.99, 15,466.39 and 3,737.03 is: 5,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.99 : 15,466.39 = 3,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.99/15,466.39 = 3,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.99x = 15,466.39 × 3,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.99x = 57,798,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,363.42/10,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.51

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