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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.42, 15,372.81 and 3,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.42, 15,372.81 and 3,674.46 is: 5,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.42 : 15,372.81 = 3,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.42/15,372.81 = 3,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.42x = 15,372.81 × 3,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.42x = 56,486,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,486,775.43/10,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.75

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