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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.62, 22,355.35 and 3,810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.62, 22,355.35 and 3,810.29 is: 5,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.62 : 22,355.35 = 3,810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.62/22,355.35 = 3,810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.62x = 22,355.35 × 3,810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.62x = 85,180,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,180,245.25/14,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.41

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