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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.72, 15,371.40 and 3,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.72, 15,371.40 and 3,673.92 is: 5,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.72 : 15,371.40 = 3,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.72/15,371.40 = 3,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.72x = 15,371.40 × 3,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.72x = 56,473,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473,293.89/10,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.28

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