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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.55, 15,370.71 and 3,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.55, 15,370.71 and 3,583.59 is: 5,375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.55 : 15,370.71 = 3,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.55/15,370.71 = 3,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.55x = 15,370.71 × 3,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.55x = 55,082,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082,322.65/10,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.17

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