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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.04, 15,480.02 and 3,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.04, 15,480.02 and 3,746.20 is: 5,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.04 : 15,480.02 = 3,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.04/15,480.02 = 3,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.04x = 15,480.02 × 3,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.04x = 57,991,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991,250.92/10,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.29

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