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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.08, 15,468.90 and 3,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.08, 15,468.90 and 3,738.04 is: 5,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.08 : 15,468.90 = 3,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.08/15,468.90 = 3,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.08x = 15,468.90 × 3,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.08x = 57,823,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823,366.96/10,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.80

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