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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.93, 15,371.28 and 3,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.93, 15,371.28 and 3,583.96 is: 5,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.93 : 15,371.28 = 3,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.93/15,371.28 = 3,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.93x = 15,371.28 × 3,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.93x = 55,090,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,090,014.24/10,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.72

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