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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.41, 15,462.14 and 3,739.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.41, 15,462.14 and 3,739.01 is: 5,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.41 : 15,462.14 = 3,739.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.41/15,462.14 = 3,739.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.41x = 15,462.14 × 3,739.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.41x = 57,813,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,813,000.08/10,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.07

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