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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.16, 15,363.72 and 3,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.16, 15,363.72 and 3,673.20 is: 5,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.16 : 15,363.72 = 3,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.16/15,363.72 = 3,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.16x = 15,363.72 × 3,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.16x = 56,434,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434,016.30/10,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.28

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