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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,407.80, 15,611.66 and 3,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,407.80, 15,611.66 and 3,744.28 is: 5,616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.80 : 15,611.66 = 3,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.80/15,611.66 = 3,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.80x = 15,611.66 × 3,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.80x = 58,454,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,454,368.55/10,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.40

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