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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.06, 15,372.12 and 3,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.06, 15,372.12 and 3,672.10 is: 5,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.06 : 15,372.12 = 3,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.06/15,372.12 = 3,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.06x = 15,372.12 × 3,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.06x = 56,447,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,447,961.85/10,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.24

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