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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.51, 15,474.47 and 3,744.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.51, 15,474.47 and 3,744.07 is: 5,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.51 : 15,474.47 = 3,744.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.51/15,474.47 = 3,744.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.51x = 15,474.47 × 3,744.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.51x = 57,937,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,937,441.49/10,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.73

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