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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.54, 15,327.51 and 3,644.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.54, 15,327.51 and 3,644.66 is: 5,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.54 : 15,327.51 = 3,644.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.54/15,327.51 = 3,644.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.54x = 15,327.51 × 3,644.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.54x = 55,863,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863,562.60/10,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.42

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