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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.08, 15,467.40 and 3,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.08, 15,467.40 and 3,737.04 is: 5,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.08 : 15,467.40 = 3,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.08/15,467.40 = 3,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.08x = 15,467.40 × 3,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.08x = 57,802,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,292.50/10,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.30

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