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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.92, 15,476.14 and 3,743.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.92, 15,476.14 and 3,743.14 is: 5,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.92 : 15,476.14 = 3,743.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.92/15,476.14 = 3,743.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.92x = 15,476.14 × 3,743.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.92x = 57,929,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929,358.68/10,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.99

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