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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.03, 15,464.49 and 3,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.03, 15,464.49 and 3,740.45 is: 5,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.03 : 15,464.49 = 3,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.03/15,464.49 = 3,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.03x = 15,464.49 × 3,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.03x = 57,844,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,151.62/10,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.21

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