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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.54, 15,483.78 and 3,748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.54, 15,483.78 and 3,748.70 is: 5,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.54 : 15,483.78 = 3,748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.54/15,483.78 = 3,748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.54x = 15,483.78 × 3,748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.54x = 58,044,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,046.09/10,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.04

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