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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.49, 15,466.28 and 3,738.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.49, 15,466.28 and 3,738.09 is: 5,605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.49 : 15,466.28 = 3,738.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.49/15,466.28 = 3,738.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.49x = 15,466.28 × 3,738.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.49x = 57,814,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,327.91/10,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.70

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