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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.73, 15,371.64 and 3,675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.73, 15,371.64 and 3,675.84 is: 5,513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.73 : 15,371.64 = 3,675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.73/15,371.64 = 3,675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.73x = 15,371.64 × 3,675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.73x = 56,503,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,503,689.18/10,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.78

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