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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369, 15,553.50 and 3,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369, 15,553.50 and 3,073 is: 4,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369 : 15,553.50 = 3,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369/15,553.50 = 3,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369x = 15,553.50 × 3,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369x = 47,795,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,795,905.50/10,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.50

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