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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.51, 15,475.96 and 3,745.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.51, 15,475.96 and 3,745.07 is: 5,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.51 : 15,475.96 = 3,745.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.51/15,475.96 = 3,745.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.51x = 15,475.96 × 3,745.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.51x = 57,958,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,958,553.52/10,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.23

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