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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.68, 15,465.51 and 3,737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.68, 15,465.51 and 3,737.37 is: 5,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.68 : 15,465.51 = 3,737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.68/15,465.51 = 3,737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.68x = 15,465.51 × 3,737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.68x = 57,800,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800,333.11/10,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.78

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