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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.27, 15,460.38 and 3,737.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.27, 15,460.38 and 3,737.69 is: 5,603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.27 : 15,460.38 = 3,737.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.27/15,460.38 = 3,737.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.27x = 15,460.38 × 3,737.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.27x = 57,786,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,030.42/10,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.08

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