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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.44, 15,372.50 and 3,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.44, 15,372.50 and 3,674.36 is: 5,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.44 : 15,372.50 = 3,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.44/15,372.50 = 3,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.44x = 15,372.50 × 3,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.44x = 56,484,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,484,099.10/10,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.02

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