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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.94, 15,367.77 and 3,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.94, 15,367.77 and 3,672.06 is: 5,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.94 : 15,367.77 = 3,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.94/15,367.77 = 3,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.94x = 15,367.77 × 3,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.94x = 56,431,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,431,373.51/10,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.22

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