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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.97, 15,397.21 and 3,692.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.97, 15,397.21 and 3,692.53 is: 5,535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.97 : 15,397.21 = 3,692.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.97/15,397.21 = 3,692.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.97x = 15,397.21 × 3,692.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.97x = 56,854,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854,683.70/10,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.47

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