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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.73, 15,470.60 and 3,735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.73, 15,470.60 and 3,735.32 is: 5,602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.73 : 15,470.60 = 3,735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.73/15,470.60 = 3,735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.73x = 15,470.60 × 3,735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.73x = 57,787,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,787,545.56/10,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.97

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