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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.85, 15,372.33 and 3,673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.85, 15,372.33 and 3,673.55 is: 5,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.85 : 15,372.33 = 3,673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.85/15,372.33 = 3,673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.85x = 15,372.33 × 3,673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.85x = 56,471,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471,068.19/10,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.06

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