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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,422.04, 15,637.38 and 3,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,422.04, 15,637.38 and 3,497.08 is: 5,247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,422.04 : 15,637.38 = 3,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,422.04/15,637.38 = 3,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,422.04x = 15,637.38 × 3,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,422.04x = 54,685,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685,168.85/10,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.07

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