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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.36, 15,247.58 and 3,411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.36, 15,247.58 and 3,411.56 is: 5,116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.36 : 15,247.58 = 3,411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.36/15,247.58 = 3,411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.36x = 15,247.58 × 3,411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.36x = 52,018,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,034.02/10,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.18

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