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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.33, 15,475.52 and 3,743.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.33, 15,475.52 and 3,743.03 is: 5,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.33 : 15,475.52 = 3,743.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.33/15,475.52 = 3,743.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.33x = 15,475.52 × 3,743.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.33x = 57,925,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,925,335.63/10,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.92

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