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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.24, 15,476.65 and 3,742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.24, 15,476.65 and 3,742.95 is: 5,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.24 : 15,476.65 = 3,742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.24/15,476.65 = 3,742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.24x = 15,476.65 × 3,742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.24x = 57,928,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928,259.72/10,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.25

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