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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.10, 15,476.87 and 3,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.10, 15,476.87 and 3,747.06 is: 5,615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.10 : 15,476.87 = 3,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.10/15,476.87 = 3,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.10x = 15,476.87 × 3,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.10x = 57,992,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992,769.87/10,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.59

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