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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.64, 15,487.13 and 3,747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.64, 15,487.13 and 3,747.35 is: 5,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.64 : 15,487.13 = 3,747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.64/15,487.13 = 3,747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.64x = 15,487.13 × 3,747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.64x = 58,035,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,744.69/10,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.27

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