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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.34, 15,484.35 and 3,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.34, 15,484.35 and 3,747.51 is: 5,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.34 : 15,484.35 = 3,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.34/15,484.35 = 3,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.34x = 15,484.35 × 3,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.34x = 58,027,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027,756.47/10,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.12

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