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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.28, 15,472.89 and 3,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.28, 15,472.89 and 3,741.46 is: 5,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.28 : 15,472.89 = 3,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.28/15,472.89 = 3,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.28x = 15,472.89 × 3,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.28x = 57,891,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891,160.34/10,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.17

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