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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.06, 15,370.62 and 3,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.06, 15,370.62 and 3,671.10 is: 5,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.06 : 15,370.62 = 3,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.06/15,370.62 = 3,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.06x = 15,370.62 × 3,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.06x = 56,427,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,427,083.08/10,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.74

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