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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.55, 15,476.32 and 3,741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.55, 15,476.32 and 3,741.57 is: 5,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.55 : 15,476.32 = 3,741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.55/15,476.32 = 3,741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.55x = 15,476.32 × 3,741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.55x = 57,905,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,905,734.62/10,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.35

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