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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.28, 15,483.42 and 3,746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.28, 15,483.42 and 3,746.34 is: 5,619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.28 : 15,483.42 = 3,746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.28/15,483.42 = 3,746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.28x = 15,483.42 × 3,746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.28x = 58,006,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006,155.68/10,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.51

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