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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.20, 15,487.97 and 3,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.20, 15,487.97 and 3,747.89 is: 5,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.20 : 15,487.97 = 3,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.20/15,487.97 = 3,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.20x = 15,487.97 × 3,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.20x = 58,047,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,189.14/10,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.07

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