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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.32, 15,342.06 and 3,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.32, 15,342.06 and 3,567.69 is: 5,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.32 : 15,342.06 = 3,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.32/15,342.06 = 3,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.32x = 15,342.06 × 3,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.32x = 54,735,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,714.04/10,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,349.82

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