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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.43, 15,372.03 and 3,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.43, 15,372.03 and 3,584.46 is: 5,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.43 : 15,372.03 = 3,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.43/15,372.03 = 3,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.43x = 15,372.03 × 3,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.43x = 55,100,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100,426.65/10,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.48

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