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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.26, 15,482.58 and 3,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.26, 15,482.58 and 3,744.32 is: 5,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.26 : 15,482.58 = 3,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.26/15,482.58 = 3,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.26x = 15,482.58 × 3,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.26x = 57,971,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971,733.95/10,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.45

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