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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.69, 15,372.51 and 3,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.69, 15,372.51 and 3,582.19 is: 5,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.69 : 15,372.51 = 3,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.69/15,372.51 = 3,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.69x = 15,372.51 × 3,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.69x = 55,067,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,067,251.60/10,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.15

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