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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.66, 15,373.91 and 3,227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.66, 15,373.91 and 3,227.67 is: 4,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.66 : 15,373.91 = 3,227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.66/15,373.91 = 3,227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.66x = 15,373.91 × 3,227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.66x = 49,621,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,621,908.09/10,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.27

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