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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.34, 15,321.96 and 3,551.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.34, 15,321.96 and 3,551.85 is: 5,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.34 : 15,321.96 = 3,551.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.34/15,321.96 = 3,551.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.34x = 15,321.96 × 3,551.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.34x = 54,421,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421,303.63/10,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.37

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