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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.82, 15,357.50 and 3,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.82, 15,357.50 and 3,667.62 is: 5,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.82 : 15,357.50 = 3,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.82/15,357.50 = 3,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.82x = 15,357.50 × 3,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.82x = 56,325,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,474.15/10,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.95

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