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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.69, 15,357.32 and 3,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.69, 15,357.32 and 3,667.49 is: 5,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.69 : 15,357.32 = 3,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.69/15,357.32 = 3,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.69x = 15,357.32 × 3,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.69x = 56,322,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322,799.19/10,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.76

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