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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.08, 15,470.40 and 3,739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.08, 15,470.40 and 3,739.04 is: 5,608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.08 : 15,470.40 = 3,739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.08/15,470.40 = 3,739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.08x = 15,470.40 × 3,739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.08x = 57,844,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,444.42/10,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.30

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