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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.35, 15,371.04 and 3,669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.35, 15,371.04 and 3,669.97 is: 5,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.35 : 15,371.04 = 3,669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.35/15,371.04 = 3,669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.35x = 15,371.04 × 3,669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.35x = 56,411,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411,255.67/10,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.96

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