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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.34, 15,467.63 and 3,741.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.34, 15,467.63 and 3,741.67 is: 5,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.34 : 15,467.63 = 3,741.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.34/15,467.63 = 3,741.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.34x = 15,467.63 × 3,741.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.34x = 57,874,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,755.84/10,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.01

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