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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.07, 15,466.61 and 3,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.07, 15,466.61 and 3,735.09 is: 5,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.07 : 15,466.61 = 3,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.07/15,466.61 = 3,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.07x = 15,466.61 × 3,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.07x = 57,769,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,180.34/10,311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.64

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