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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,374.04, 15,557.24 and 3,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,374.04, 15,557.24 and 3,708.74 is: 5,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,374.04 : 15,557.24 = 3,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,374.04/15,557.24 = 3,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,374.04x = 15,557.24 × 3,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,374.04x = 57,697,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697,718.93/10,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.74

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