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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.06, 15,604.32 and 3,738.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.06, 15,604.32 and 3,738.23 is: 5,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.06 : 15,604.32 = 3,738.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.06/15,604.32 = 3,738.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.06x = 15,604.32 × 3,738.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.06x = 58,332,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,440.44/10,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.32

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