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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.15, 15,698.97 and 3,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.15, 15,698.97 and 3,447.24 is: 5,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.15 : 15,698.97 = 3,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.15/15,698.97 = 3,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.15x = 15,698.97 × 3,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.15x = 54,118,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,118,117.34/10,467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.28

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