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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.63, 15,465.53 and 3,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.63, 15,465.53 and 3,741.36 is: 5,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.63 : 15,465.53 = 3,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.63/15,465.53 = 3,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.63x = 15,465.53 × 3,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.63x = 57,862,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,862,066.68/10,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.62

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