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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.65, 15,468.96 and 3,738.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.65, 15,468.96 and 3,738.83 is: 5,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.65 : 15,468.96 = 3,738.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.65/15,468.96 = 3,738.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.65x = 15,468.96 × 3,738.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.65x = 57,835,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,835,734.37/10,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.23

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